Adaptation and developments in Western Buddhism : (Record no. 3218)
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| fixed length control field | 01196cam a2200157Ma 4500 |
| INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 9781474223782 |
| INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 1474223788 |
| MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME | |
| Personal name | Henry, Phil |
| TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Adaptation and developments in Western Buddhism : |
| PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Number of Pages | 273 pages: |
| Other physical details | illustrations; |
| FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Formatted contents note | Introduction -- Literature review: characterizing SEB -- The Amida Trust -- The Network of Engaged Buddhists (UK) -- The Community of Interbeing (UK) -- Triratna (FWBO) and Right Livelihood Businesses -- The Ropka Trust -- Cross-case analysis and conclusions |
| SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | In recent years, there has been a growing academic acknowledgment around the world of a contemporary Buddhist phenomenon described as Engaged, or Socially Engaged Buddhism (SEB). It is a contested phenomenon variously associated with finding Buddhist solutions for social, political and ecological problems. The debate about its origins, practice and legitimacy has stirred academics and practitioners alike. Firstly, does such an approach to Buddhist practice constitute a departure with the past, in which case a new expression of an ancient practice is being experienced all around us? |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Term | Buddhism |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Term | Buddhism |
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| Koha item type | Books |
| Permanent Location | Current Location | Date acquired | Full call number | Accession Number | Koha item type |
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| Gabriel Afolabi Ojo Central Library (Headquarters). | Gabriel Afolabi Ojo Central Library (Headquarters). | 02/09/2023 | HT361 .H46 2013 | 0160232 | Books |
| Gabriel Afolabi Ojo Central Library (Headquarters). | Gabriel Afolabi Ojo Central Library (Headquarters). | 02/09/2023 | HT361 .H46 2013 | 0163646 | Books |