Buddhism in the Modern World - Adaptations of an Ancient Tradition (Paperback)

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 globalisation. 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 though throughout Asia. The result is the most comprehensive overview of Asian Buddhism available today.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2003
First published:	September 2003
Editors:	Steven Heine (Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Asian Studies) • Charles S. Prebish (Professor of Religious Studies)
Dimensions:	234 x 155 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-514698-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Area / regional studies > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > General
LSN:	0-19-514698-0
Barcode:	9780195146981

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