Buddhism in the modern world: adaptations of an ancient tradition
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press Inc
ISBN :
9780195146981
Date de publication :
25 sept. 2003
Dimensions :
15,6 x 23,4 x 2,1 cm
Poids :
445 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Many developments in Buddhist history, such as lay movements and the assimilation of warrior practices, reflect the impact of widespread social changes on traditional religious structures, yet Buddhism has been able to maintain its doctrinal purity to a remarkable degree. This book explores how.