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Record Nr.

UNINA9910778921603321

Titolo

Buddhism in the modern world / / edited by David L. McMahan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : Routledge, , 2012

ISBN

1-136-49348-4

1-136-49349-2

0-203-13905-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (353 p.)

Collana

Religions in the Modern World

Classificazione

REL000000

Altri autori (Persone)

McMahanDavid L

Disciplina

294.3

Soggetti

Buddhism - History - 21st century

Religions - History - 21st century

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Buddhism in the Modern World; Copyright; Contents; List of Illustrations; Notes on Contributors; Introduction; Part one: Buddhism in its Geographical Contexts; 1. Modern Buddhist Conjunctures in Southeast Asia; 2. Buddhism in Modern Sri Lanka; 3. Searching for a Place to Sit: Buddhists in Modern Japan; 4. Buddhism in China and Taiwan; 5. Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhism; 6. Modernist Interpretations of Buddhism in Europe; 7. The North American Buddhist Experience; Part two: Buddhism and the Challenges of Modernity; 8. Buddhist Modernism; 9. Buddhism, Politics and Nationalism

10. Socially Engaged Buddhism11. Buddhist Ethics: A Critique; 12. Buddhism and the Powers of the Mind; 13. Buddhism and Gender; 14. Buddhism and Science: Translating and Re-translating Culture; 15. Buddhism and Globalization; 16. Buddhism, Media and Popular Culture; Index

Sommario/riassunto

"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"--