Living Like A Monk: Motivations and Experiences of International Participants in Templestay
Templestay has transformed the perception and traditional role of Buddhist monasteries into a hybrid form of leisure and recreational dwelling that transcends religious boundaries. We identify four domains of motivational variables including learning, self-growth, being with nature, and relaxation....
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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[2017]
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The international journal of religious tourism and pilgrimage
Year: 2017, Volume: 5, Issue: 1, Pages: 39-55 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Buddhism
/ Temporary stays in monasteries
/ Spiritual tourism
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| IxTheo Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy AG Religious life; material religion BL Buddhism |
| Further subjects: | B
templestay
B temple stay programs B religious tourism motivation B Religious Tourism |
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| Summary: | Templestay has transformed the perception and traditional role of Buddhist monasteries into a hybrid form of leisure and recreational dwelling that transcends religious boundaries. We identify four domains of motivational variables including learning, self-growth, being with nature, and relaxation. Based on data from 299 international participants in Templestay, empirical tests of the hypotheses revealed that motivational domains such as self-growth, nature, and learning exhibited significant differences based on the various socio-demographic backgrounds of international participants. Strategies are suggested for crafting Templestay as a cultural and monastic experience as well as segmenting and targeting international participants based on their needs. |
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| ISSN: | 2009-7379 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The international journal of religious tourism and pilgrimage
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.21427/D7Z71P |