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Apr 10, 2018 · Explore the diversity and complexity of Buddhism in the U.S., from immigrant traditions to convert practices. Learn how researchers describe the six traits of American-style Buddhism and its impact on culture.
The term American Buddhism can be used to describe all Buddhist groups within the United States, including Asian-American Buddhists born into the faith, who comprise the largest percentage of Buddhists in the country. American Buddhists come from many national origins and ethnicities.
May 22, 2024 · The Oxford Handbook of American Buddhism provides a comprehensive account of the diversity of multiplicity of Buddhist communities, practices, and identities in the United States, as well as theoretical interventions in the subfield of American Buddhist studies. The volume is divided into four parts.
Feb 21, 2023 · What it was like to be raised by American Buddhists. George-Washington-and-the-Sound-of-History Roaring in Its Ears. Follow Us. Faith-based. I Was Raised by American Buddhists. Here’s Why I...
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Jan 22, 2018 · How did Buddhism adapt to the American context and why is it often seen as a philosophy rather than a religion? This article explores the history, challenges and transformations of Buddhism in America.
Oxford University Press, 2024 - Religion - 528 pages. First brought to the United States in the nineteenth century by Chinese and Japanese immigrants, Buddhism has become a major feature of the...
