Developments in Australian Buddhism: Facets of the Diamond (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781138862661)

This book examines the adaptation of Buddhism to the Australian sociocultural context. To gain insight into this process of cross-cultural adaptation, issues arising in the development of Diamond Sangha Zen Buddhist groups (one of the largest Zen lineages in the West) in Australia are contextualised within the broader framework of the adaptations of Buddhist teachings and practices in other Westernised countries. The book also examines the methodological approaches currently used for studying this process and suggests a synthesis of the approaches used for studying convert and ethnic Buddhist groups.

Author: Michelle Spuler
ISBN-10: 1138862665
ISBN-13: 9781138862661
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 03/04/2015
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.46d