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Buddhism -- History -- 21st century.
Buddhists.
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Buddhism -- History -- 21st century.
Buddhists.
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Buddhism
in the
modern
world
/ edited by David L. McMahan.
Routledge, c2012.
Call #:
294.3 B927
Subjects
Buddhism
-- History -- 21st century.
Buddhists.
Series
Religions in the
modern
world
(Routledge Pub.)
ISBN:
9780415780155 (pbk.)
0415780152 (pbk.)
9780415780148 (hc.)
0415780144 (hc.)
Description:
xiv, 329 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
pt. 1
Buddhism
in its geographical context :
Modern
Buddhist conjunctures in Southeast Asia / Juliane Schober --
Buddhism
in
modern
Sri Lanka / Stephen C. Berkwitz -- Searching for a place to sit :
Buddhism
in
modern
Japan / Clark Chilson --
Buddhism
in China and Taiwan / Gareth Fisher -- Tibetan and Himalayan
Buddhism
/ Sarah Jacoby and Antonio Terrone -- Modernist interpretations of
Buddhism
in Europe / Martin Baumann -- The North American Buddhist experience / Paul David Numrich -- pt. 2
Buddhism
and the challenges of modernity : Buddhist modernism / David L. McMahan --
Buddhism
, politics and nationalism / Ian Harris -- Socially engaged
Buddhism
/ Sallie B. King -- Buddhist ethics : a critique / Damien Keown --
Buddhism
and the powers of the mind / Richard K. Payne --
Buddhism
and gender / Liz Wilson --
Buddhism
and science : translating and re-translating culture / Francisca Cho --
Buddhism
and globalization / Cristina Rocha --
Buddhism
, media and popular culture / Scott A. Mitchell.
Summary:
"
Buddhism
in the
Modern
World
explores the challenges faced by
Buddhism
today, the distinctive forms that it has taken and the individuals and movements that have shaped it. Part One discusses the
modern
history of
Buddhism
in different geographical regions, from Southeast Asia to North America. Part Two examines key themes including globalization, gender issues, and the ways in which
Buddhism
has confronted modernity, science, popular culture and national politics. Each chapter is written by a distinguished scholar in the field and includes photographs, summaries, discussion points and suggestions for further reading. The book provides a lively and up-to-date overview that is indispensable for both students and scholars of
Buddhism
"--Provided by publisher.
Other authors:
McMahan, David L.
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Alderney Gate Public Library
Adult Nonfiction
294.3 B927
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