Buddhists in the Two Koreas: North-South Interactions

Northern Buddhists are often described as the “most active and powerful” North Korean religious organization. Moreover, many Korean Buddhists see their tradition as an indigenous one, unlike Christianity, which they deem “imported.” Accordingly, Buddhist representatives from both sides of the DMZ be...

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Published in:Journal of Korean religions
Main Author: Senécal, Bernard (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Hawai'i Press 2013
In: Journal of Korean religions
Year: 2013, Volume: 4, Issue: 2, Pages: 9-50
Further subjects:B Reunification
B Pŏpt’a 法舵
B Interaction
B South Korean Buddhism
B Beopta 法舵 [End Page 9]
B North Korean Buddhism
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