Revival without revivalism: the case of the Buddhists of Malaysia
According to the author, the 20th century revival and growth of Buddhism that has taken place mainly, though not exclusively, among people of Chinese origin and descent in Malaysia can be seen as an example of religious revival, but without "revivalism". He examines revival of Buddhism in...
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Format: | Print Article |
Language: | English |
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Published: |
Institution
1992
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In: |
Sojourn
Year: 1992, Volume: 7, Issue: 2, Pages: 326-335 |
Further subjects: | B
Buddhism
B Malaysia B Chinese people B Religious renewal |
Summary: | According to the author, the 20th century revival and growth of Buddhism that has taken place mainly, though not exclusively, among people of Chinese origin and descent in Malaysia can be seen as an example of religious revival, but without "revivalism". He examines revival of Buddhism in Malaysia and the role of the Sinhalese Buddhist monks in this revival. (DÜI-Sen) |
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ISSN: | 0217-9520 |
Contains: | In: Sojourn
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