Buddhism, International Relief Work, and Civil Society [electronic resource] /
Kawanami, H.editor.
Samuel, G.editor.
Natural disasters in Asian countries have brought global attention to the work of local Buddhist communities and groups. Here, the contributors examine local Buddhist communities and international Buddhist organizations engaged in a variety of relief work in countries including India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, China, and Japan.
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of Illustrations; Preface; Chapter 1 Buddhism and International Aid: A Case Study from Post-tsunami Sri Lanka; Chapter 2 Thai Buddhists' Encounters with International Relief Work in Post-tsunami Thailand; Chapter 3 Buddhism and Relief in Myanmar: Reflections on Relief as a Practice of Dana; Chapter 4 Transnational Networks of Dharma and Development: International Aid by Japanese Buddhists and the Revival of Buddhism in Post-Khmer Rouge Cambodia
Chapter 5 Implications of International Relief Work and Civil Society for Japanese Buddhists Affiliated with Traditional DenominationsChapter 6 International Relief Work and Spirit Cultivation for Tzu Chi Members; Chapter 7 Buddhism and Relief Work in Mainland China and Hong Kong; Chapter 8 Constructing and Contesting Sacred Spaces: International Buddhist Assistance in Bodhgayā; Afterword; Notes on Contributors; Index
Includes index.
Natural disasters in Asian countries have brought global attention to the work of local Buddhist communities and groups. Here, the contributors examine local Buddhist communities and international Buddhist organizations engaged in a variety of relief work in countries including India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, China, and Japan.
Religion and sociology.
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Anthropology.
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Regional and Cultural Studies.
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