Diversification in the Buddhist Churches of America: Demographic Trends and Their Implications for the Future Study of U.S. Buddhist Groups

Scholars of U.S Buddhism often divide Buddhist groups into categories using a system called "Two Buddhisms." These groups are "Heritage," founded by immigrants, and "Convert," founded by Americans of European descent. As cultural pressures force U.S. Buddhist groups to...

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Main Author: Spencer, Anne C. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] 2014
In: Journal of global buddhism
Year: 2014, Volume: 15, Pages: 35-61
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