Buddhism and worldliness in modern Taiwan
Buddhism has long been typified as an ascetic religion that puts emphasis on spirituality and otherworldliness. This article, examining the linkage between Buddhism and worldliness in contemporary Taiwan, challenges this conventional dominant view. Contrary to popular opinion, Taiwan has witnessed t...
Published in: | Journal of contemporary religion |
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Published: |
Carfax Publ.
[2020]
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In: |
Journal of contemporary religion
Year: 2020, Volume: 35, Issue: 3, Pages: 543-564 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Taiwan
/ Buddhism
/ Temporal power
/ Economic behavior
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RelBib Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy AG Religious life; material religion BL Buddhism KBM Asia |
Further subjects: | B
Modernization
B Buddhism B Economy B worldliness B China B Taiwan B Humanity B Philanthropy B Charity B Business |
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Volltext (Resolving-System) |