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

• Pubblicazione: London : , : Routledge, , 2012
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (353 p.)
• Disciplina: 294.3
• Soggetto topico: Buddhism - History - 21st century; Religions - History - 21st century
• Classificazione: REL000000
• Altri autori: McMahanDavid L
• 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"--
• Titolo autorizzato: Buddhism in the modern world
• ISBN: 1-136-49348-4; 1-136-49349-2; 0-203-13905-4
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910778921603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Religions in the Modern World