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...

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Published in:Journal of contemporary religion
Main Author: Qurtuby, Sumanto Al (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Carfax Publ. [2020]
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
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
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)