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Bloomsbury Metamorphosis of Buddhism in China’s New Era: Between State, Culture, and Religion (Bloomsbury Studies in Religion, Space and Place)

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The metamorphosis of Buddhism synchronizing with alterations in political ideology, rapid economic growth, and evolving societal demands in China’s new era is the focus of this book. It traces the metamorphosis to 2002 when the Communist Party of China declared upholding traditional Chinese culture, including Buddhism, to be essential to its leadership. The chapters offer rich case studies of updated “authentic” Buddhist teachings by clerics and other innovations in temples and nunneries, new lay communities and their practices, and the emergence of Buddhist cultural sites ranging from scenic areas to mega-expos. The comprehensive view of Buddhism in China illustrates how Buddhism is going beyond state-imposed boundaries of religious space. With a primary focus on Mahayana Buddhism practiced among Han Chinese, it also considers interactions with Theravada and Tibetan Buddhism, as well as Confucianism, Daoism, and folk beliefs. The eleven contributing scholars—experts in anthropology, history, philosophy, religious studies, and sociology— draw on extensive fieldwork to provide transdisciplinary analyses of the metamorphosis, raising key questions about the dynamics of religious space

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Brand: Bloomsbury
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1350504564
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Middle East
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 07 August 2025
Listed Since: 12 June 2024

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