Developments in Australian Buddhism: Facets of the Diamond

ISBN-13: 9780700715824 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 216 str.

Michelle Spuler; M. Spuler;Spuler Michelle

Opis

Examines the adaptation of Buddhism to the Australian sociocultural context. Issues arising in the development of Diamond Sangha Zen Buddhist groups in Australia are contextualized within the broader framework of the adaptations of Buddhist teachings in other westernised countries.

Spis treści

Introductions Part 1: Australian Buddhism in Context The Origins of Buddhism Japanese Zen Buddhism Buddhism in the West Japanese Zen in the West Buddhism in Australia Japanese Zen in Australia Part 2: Australian Buddhism in Transition Practical Expressions Sociological Expressions Ideological Expressions Characteristics of Western Buddhism Part 3: Models of Change Issues in Adaptation Theories of Change Breaking Down the Boundaries Appendix A: Japanese Zen Buddhist Groups in Australia Appendix B: Diamond Sangha Affiliates World-wide Appendix C: Agreements Concerning the Structure and Function of the Diamond Sangha Endnotes Bibliography Index

O autorze

Michelle Spuler is the former editor of the Journal of Global Buddhism and has held positions at universities in USA, New Zealand and Australia.