The Oxford handbook of American Buddhism / edited by Ann Gleig and Scott A. Mitchell.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Gleig, Ann, editor.

Mitchell, Scott A., 1973- editor.

Series:

Oxford handbooks online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Buddhism--United States.

Buddhism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Other Title:

Handbook of American Buddhism

American Buddhism

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2024]

Summary:

First brought to the US in the 19th century by Chinese and Japanese immigrants, Buddhism has become a major feature of the North American religious, cultural, and social landscape. Nearly every form of Asian Buddhism has some presence in North America in addition to a variety of Buddhist 'convert' communities, hybrid communities, and 'secular' Buddhist networks. Buddhist-derived practices such as mindfulness meditation have been deployed in health care and educational settings, the military, and the business sector. This handbook guides readers through the rich terrain of American Buddhism, illuminating the diversity of Buddhist communities and identities, exploring the innovations that have emerged from the cross-fertilization of Buddhism and American culture, and extending the theoretical and methodological boundaries that have shaped the study of American Buddhism.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on online resource and publisher information; title from PDF title page (viewed on February 29, 2024).

Other Format:

Print version :

ISBN:

9780197539064

OCLC:

1423782403

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.