Immigrants to the Pure Land: the modernization, acculturation, and globalization of Shin Buddhism, 1898 - 1941

The modern development of Shin Buddhism -- Changes in organizational style -- The development of Shin Buddhist ministries in North America -- The transformation of Shin Buddhist rituals and architecture -- Shin Buddhist doctrine reconstructed -- A history of the Higashi Honganji in North America --...

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Main Author: Ama, Michihiro (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Honolulu University of Hawaiʻi Press c2011
In:Year: 2011
Series/Journal:Pure Land Buddhist studies
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B USA / Jōdo-shinshū / History 1898-1941
B The Americas / Hawaii / Buddhism / Jōdo-shinshū / History 1898-1941
Further subjects:B Shin (Sect) History 20th century Hawaii
B Shin (Sect) (Hawaii) History 20th century
B Shin (Sect) History 20th century United States
B Shin (Sect) (United States) History 20th century
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Summary:The modern development of Shin Buddhism -- Changes in organizational style -- The development of Shin Buddhist ministries in North America -- The transformation of Shin Buddhist rituals and architecture -- Shin Buddhist doctrine reconstructed -- A history of the Higashi Honganji in North America -- Local and translocal activities of Issei Shin Buddhist ministers -- Conclusion : rethinking acculturation in the postmodern world
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0824834380