Buddhism in the modern world
"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...
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| 格式: | Print 圖書 |
| 語言: | English |
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| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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London New York
Routledge
2012
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| In: | Year: 2012 |
| Volumes / Articles: | Show volumes/articles. |
| 叢編: | Religions in the modern world
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
佛教
/ 宗教民族學
B 佛教 / 歷史 2000-2100 B Neubuddhismus |
| Further subjects: | B
Aufsatzsammlung
B Buddhism History 21st century |
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Table of Contents (Publisher) |
| Parallel Edition: | 電子
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| 總結: | "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"-- |
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| Item Description: | Literaturangaben |
| 實物描述: | xiv, 329 Seiten, Illustrationen |
| ISBN: | 0415780144 |
