Dixie Dharma

Inside a Buddhist Temple in the American South

Autori

• Jeff Wilson

Parametri

• 292 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Esoterismo e religione

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Focusing on a multidenominational Buddhist temple in Richmond, Virginia, the book examines the evolution of Buddhism in the United States since the mid-nineteenth century, emphasizing the significance of regional context. Jeff Wilson highlights the interactions between Buddhists and the conservative evangelical Christian culture of the South, illustrating how both groups adapt to each other's presence in the religious landscape. This exploration reveals the complexities of cultural integration and the unique challenges faced by practitioners in a predominantly Christian environment.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2014

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