Buddhism in the Modern World

Adaptations of an Ancient Tradition

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Paperback, 304 blz. | Engels
| e druk, 2003
ISBN13: 9780195146981
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Many developments in Buddhist history, such as the infusion of esoteric rituals, the rise of devotionalism and lay movements, and the assimilation of warrior practices, reflect the impact of widespread social changes on traditional religious structures. At the same time, Buddhism has been able to maintain its doctrinal purity to a remarkable degree. This volume explores how the traditional Buddhist communities of Asia have responded to the challenges of modernity, such as science and technology, colonialism, and globalization. Nine essays, all commissioned expressly for this volume, consider how the encounter with modernity has impacted the disciplinary, textual, ritual, devotional, practical, and socio-political traditions of Buddhist thought throughout Asia. The result is the most comprehensive overview of Asian Buddhism available today.

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ISBN13:9780195146981
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:304

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