A Monastery for Laypeople: Birken Forest Monastery and the Monasticization of Convert Theravada in Cascadia
Theravada as practiced by most converts in the West is distinguished by the absence of monasticism, its dominant institution. Nevertheless, Thai Forest monasticism has managed to gain a foothold in the convert West, thanks to the efforts of convert monastics trained in Thailand. This article analyze...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2022
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Journal of global buddhism
Year: 2022, Volume: 23, Issue: 2, Pages: 203-218 |
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Kloster Knutsford
/ Theravada
/ Religious life
/ Convert
/ Donations
/ Mission
/ History 1994-2021
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| RelBib Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy AF Geography of religion AG Religious life; material religion BL Buddhism KBQ North America KCA Monasticism; religious orders RB Church office; congregation RJ Mission; missiology TK Recent history |
| Further subjects: | B
Theravada Buddhism
B forest monasteries B Buddhism in Canada |
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