Dimensions That Establish and Sustain Religious Identity
Subtitle: A Study of Chinese Singaporeans Who Are Buddhists or Taoists
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 182
ISBN-13: 9781532618123
Description: "Buddhism and Taoism remain vibrant and prominent in Singapore's religious landscape. Yet, little is known of why Chinese Singaporeans chose and remain in these ancient religions. Analyzing over thirty face-to-face interviews with Buddhists and Taoists in Singapore, this book provides a glimpse into their fascinating narratives consisting of encounters and experiences with the presence and power of spiritual realities. A renewed understanding of Buddhism and Taoism will, hopefully, encourage readers of other religious traditions to create space for each other's religious identity. Only then can we continue to live and share a multi-religious environment within the small nation-state"--Back cover.