The new Buddhism : the western transformation of an ancient tradition / James William Coleman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Coleman, James William, 1947-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Buddhism--United States--History--20th century.

Buddhism.

Monastic and religious life (Buddhism)--United States.

Monastic and religious life (Buddhism).

Religious life--Buddhism.

Religious life.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (272 pages)

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In our multicultural society, faiths formerly seen as exotic have become attractive alternatives for many people seeking more satisfying spiritual lives. This is especially true of Buddhism, which is the focus of constant media attention-thanks at least in part to celebrity converts, major motion pictures, and the popularity of the Dalai Lama. Following this recent trend in the West, author James Coleman argues that a new and radically different form of this ancient faith is emerging. The New Buddhism sheds new light on this recent evolution of Buddhist practice in the West.

Contents:

Contents; ONE: What Is This?; TWO: Asian Roots: The Origins of the Buddhist Tradition; THREE: Western Flower: The Growth of the New Buddhism; FOUR: At the Marrow: Practice and Belief; FIVE: Sex, Power, and Conflict; SIX: Why Buddhism?; SEVEN: The New Buddhism Takes Shape; Appendix I; Appendix II; Notes; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-19-028822-1

0-19-515241-7

0-19-803016-9

1-280-53244-0

1-4294-0403-5

OCLC:

476025733