Buddhist merit in the West: a case study from Australia’s Nan Tien Temple

The Buddhism that was introduced into China proposed that secular puṇya follows wholesome religious deeds intended to achieve happiness and prosperity in the human world or rebirth in heavenly realms. Buddhism then assimilated the classical Chinese fude and emphasised the merit field and transfer of...

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Autore principale: Shi, Juewei (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: 2019
In: Studies in Chinese Religions
Anno: 2019, Volume: 5, Fascicolo: 2, Pagine: 165-179
Altre parole chiave:B Blessings
B gift economy
B Compassion
B humanistic values
B Merit
B Voluntarism
B Altruism
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