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Leading scholars working on Buddhism and politics in South and Southeast Asia add to current discussions regarding 'Engaged Buddhism' and the recent work on pro
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This book introduces contemporary Buddhists from across Asia and from various walks of life. Eschewing traditional hagiographies, the editors have collected six
Buddhism and Modernity
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Type: BOOK - Published: 2021-03-31 - Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

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Japan was the first Asian nation to face the full impact of modernity. Like the rest of Japanese society, Buddhist institutions, individuals, and thought were d
Recovering Buddhism in Modern China
Language: en
Pages: 452
Authors: Jan Kiely
Categories: History
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Modern Chinese history told from a Buddhist perspective restores the vibrant, creative role of religion in postimperial China. It shows how urban Buddhist elite
Buddhism in the Modern World
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Authors: Steven Heine
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The history of Buddhism has been characterized by an ongoing tension between attempts to preserve traditional ideals and modes of practice and the need to adapt