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Buddhism in the Modern World

By Steven Heine

Buddhism in the Modern World Religion & Esotericism

Buddhism in the Modern World

By Steven Heine

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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 available overview of Asian Buddhism today.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
300
Release Date:
2003-01-01
Publication Date:
2003-08-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0195146980
ISBN13:
9780195146981
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
490 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
18 cm
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