Cristina Rocha / Michelle Barker (Hrsg.)
Buddhism in Australia
Traditions in Change
Herausgeber: Rocha, Cristina; Barker, Michelle
Cristina Rocha / Michelle Barker (Hrsg.)
Buddhism in Australia
Traditions in Change
Herausgeber: Rocha, Cristina; Barker, Michelle
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The number of Buddhists in Australia has grown dramatically in recent years. In 2006, Buddhists accounted for 2.1 per cent of Australia's population, almost doubling the 1996 figures, and making it the fastest growing religion in the country. This book analyses the arrival and localisation of Buddhism in Australia in the context of the globalisation of Buddhism.
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The number of Buddhists in Australia has grown dramatically in recent years. In 2006, Buddhists accounted for 2.1 per cent of Australia's population, almost doubling the 1996 figures, and making it the fastest growing religion in the country. This book analyses the arrival and localisation of Buddhism in Australia in the context of the globalisation of Buddhism.
Produktdetails
- Produktdetails
- Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
- 1. Auflage
- Seitenzahl: 174
- Erscheinungstermin: 7. Dezember 2010
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 239mm x 157mm x 15mm
- Gewicht: 431g
- ISBN-13: 9780415568180
- ISBN-10: 0415568188
- Artikelnr.: 29926805
- Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
- 1. Auflage
- Seitenzahl: 174
- Erscheinungstermin: 7. Dezember 2010
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 239mm x 157mm x 15mm
- Gewicht: 431g
- ISBN-13: 9780415568180
- ISBN-10: 0415568188
- Artikelnr.: 29926805
Cristina Rocha is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Cultural Research, University of Western Sydney, Australia. She is the editor of the Journal of Global Buddhism. Her research interests are Buddhism in the West, globalisation, religion and migration studies. Her previous publications include Zen in Brazil: The Quest for Cosmopolitan Modernity (2006). Michelle Barker is a former academic in the field of Buddhism in Australia, and her research interests remain in this field. Her writings include Developments in Australian Buddhism: Facets of the Diamond (Routledge, 2002).
Preface Martin Baumann 1. Introduction Cristina Rocha and Michelle Barker
Part 1: Academic A) Localising Buddhism in Australia 2. The Emergence of
Secular Insight Practice in Australia David Bubna-Litic and Winton Higgins
3. Zen in Australia: Tradition, Challenges and Innovation Leesa Davis 4.
Green Tara in Australia: Reassesing the Relationship between Gender,
Religion and Power Relations Ruth Fitzpatrick B) Buddhist Impacts on Land
and Culture 5. Buddhifying Australia: Multicultural Capital and Buddhist
Material Culture in Rural Victoria Sally McAra 6. Locating a Buddhist
Temple in Wollongong, New South Wales Gordon Waitt 7. Sydney, a City
Growing Within: The Establishment of Buddhist Centres in Western Sydney
John Skennar 8. Adaptation and Continuity in Cambodian Buddhist Temples:
Implications for Service Delivery and Community Development Shiva Vasi
Part 2: The Buddhist Community A) Adaptations and Challenges 9.
Transformations of Insight Patrick Kearney 10. Soka Gakkai: Dialogue as the
transformative expression of Buddhist Humanism Elizabeth Bowen 11.
Ordaining Women in Australia Nagasuri 12. The Journey of a Lay Female Zen
Teacher: 'On a Withered Tree a Flower Blooms' Subhana Barzaghi 13. Changes
and Challenges to Vietnamese Buddhism in Australia Tuong Quang Luu B)
Buddhism in Action Down Under 14. Educating for Wisdom and Compassion Mind
Patricia Sherwood 15. Venerable Robina Courtin: An Unconventional Buddhist?
Anna Halafoff 16. A Life of High Adventure: Integrating the Monk and Pastor
Thich Thong Phap 17. The Buddhist Council of Victoria and the Challenges of
Recognising Buddhism as a Religion in Australia Diana Cousens 18.
Challenges to Teaching Buddhism in Contemporary Society Choedak Rinpoche
Part 1: Academic A) Localising Buddhism in Australia 2. The Emergence of
Secular Insight Practice in Australia David Bubna-Litic and Winton Higgins
3. Zen in Australia: Tradition, Challenges and Innovation Leesa Davis 4.
Green Tara in Australia: Reassesing the Relationship between Gender,
Religion and Power Relations Ruth Fitzpatrick B) Buddhist Impacts on Land
and Culture 5. Buddhifying Australia: Multicultural Capital and Buddhist
Material Culture in Rural Victoria Sally McAra 6. Locating a Buddhist
Temple in Wollongong, New South Wales Gordon Waitt 7. Sydney, a City
Growing Within: The Establishment of Buddhist Centres in Western Sydney
John Skennar 8. Adaptation and Continuity in Cambodian Buddhist Temples:
Implications for Service Delivery and Community Development Shiva Vasi
Part 2: The Buddhist Community A) Adaptations and Challenges 9.
Transformations of Insight Patrick Kearney 10. Soka Gakkai: Dialogue as the
transformative expression of Buddhist Humanism Elizabeth Bowen 11.
Ordaining Women in Australia Nagasuri 12. The Journey of a Lay Female Zen
Teacher: 'On a Withered Tree a Flower Blooms' Subhana Barzaghi 13. Changes
and Challenges to Vietnamese Buddhism in Australia Tuong Quang Luu B)
Buddhism in Action Down Under 14. Educating for Wisdom and Compassion Mind
Patricia Sherwood 15. Venerable Robina Courtin: An Unconventional Buddhist?
Anna Halafoff 16. A Life of High Adventure: Integrating the Monk and Pastor
Thich Thong Phap 17. The Buddhist Council of Victoria and the Challenges of
Recognising Buddhism as a Religion in Australia Diana Cousens 18.
Challenges to Teaching Buddhism in Contemporary Society Choedak Rinpoche
Preface Martin Baumann 1. Introduction Cristina Rocha and Michelle Barker
Part 1: Academic A) Localising Buddhism in Australia 2. The Emergence of
Secular Insight Practice in Australia David Bubna-Litic and Winton Higgins
3. Zen in Australia: Tradition, Challenges and Innovation Leesa Davis 4.
Green Tara in Australia: Reassesing the Relationship between Gender,
Religion and Power Relations Ruth Fitzpatrick B) Buddhist Impacts on Land
and Culture 5. Buddhifying Australia: Multicultural Capital and Buddhist
Material Culture in Rural Victoria Sally McAra 6. Locating a Buddhist
Temple in Wollongong, New South Wales Gordon Waitt 7. Sydney, a City
Growing Within: The Establishment of Buddhist Centres in Western Sydney
John Skennar 8. Adaptation and Continuity in Cambodian Buddhist Temples:
Implications for Service Delivery and Community Development Shiva Vasi
Part 2: The Buddhist Community A) Adaptations and Challenges 9.
Transformations of Insight Patrick Kearney 10. Soka Gakkai: Dialogue as the
transformative expression of Buddhist Humanism Elizabeth Bowen 11.
Ordaining Women in Australia Nagasuri 12. The Journey of a Lay Female Zen
Teacher: 'On a Withered Tree a Flower Blooms' Subhana Barzaghi 13. Changes
and Challenges to Vietnamese Buddhism in Australia Tuong Quang Luu B)
Buddhism in Action Down Under 14. Educating for Wisdom and Compassion Mind
Patricia Sherwood 15. Venerable Robina Courtin: An Unconventional Buddhist?
Anna Halafoff 16. A Life of High Adventure: Integrating the Monk and Pastor
Thich Thong Phap 17. The Buddhist Council of Victoria and the Challenges of
Recognising Buddhism as a Religion in Australia Diana Cousens 18.
Challenges to Teaching Buddhism in Contemporary Society Choedak Rinpoche
Part 1: Academic A) Localising Buddhism in Australia 2. The Emergence of
Secular Insight Practice in Australia David Bubna-Litic and Winton Higgins
3. Zen in Australia: Tradition, Challenges and Innovation Leesa Davis 4.
Green Tara in Australia: Reassesing the Relationship between Gender,
Religion and Power Relations Ruth Fitzpatrick B) Buddhist Impacts on Land
and Culture 5. Buddhifying Australia: Multicultural Capital and Buddhist
Material Culture in Rural Victoria Sally McAra 6. Locating a Buddhist
Temple in Wollongong, New South Wales Gordon Waitt 7. Sydney, a City
Growing Within: The Establishment of Buddhist Centres in Western Sydney
John Skennar 8. Adaptation and Continuity in Cambodian Buddhist Temples:
Implications for Service Delivery and Community Development Shiva Vasi
Part 2: The Buddhist Community A) Adaptations and Challenges 9.
Transformations of Insight Patrick Kearney 10. Soka Gakkai: Dialogue as the
transformative expression of Buddhist Humanism Elizabeth Bowen 11.
Ordaining Women in Australia Nagasuri 12. The Journey of a Lay Female Zen
Teacher: 'On a Withered Tree a Flower Blooms' Subhana Barzaghi 13. Changes
and Challenges to Vietnamese Buddhism in Australia Tuong Quang Luu B)
Buddhism in Action Down Under 14. Educating for Wisdom and Compassion Mind
Patricia Sherwood 15. Venerable Robina Courtin: An Unconventional Buddhist?
Anna Halafoff 16. A Life of High Adventure: Integrating the Monk and Pastor
Thich Thong Phap 17. The Buddhist Council of Victoria and the Challenges of
Recognising Buddhism as a Religion in Australia Diana Cousens 18.
Challenges to Teaching Buddhism in Contemporary Society Choedak Rinpoche