Taiwan's Tzu Chi as Engaged Buddhism: Origins, Organization, Appeal and Social Impact
Origins, Organization, Appeal and Social Impact
- Editore:
GLOBAL ORIENTAL
- EAN:
9789004217478
- ISBN:
9004217479
- Pagine:
- 244
- Formato:
- Hardback
- Lingua:
- Inglese
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Descrizione Taiwan's Tzu Chi as Engaged Buddhism: Origins, Organization, Appeal and Social Impact
This is the first comprehensive sociological study of a new Chinese Buddhist movement, known as Tzu Chi (otherwise, the Buddhist Compassion Merit Society). Based in Taiwan, it was founded in 1966 and is still led by a female Buddhist master - Master Cheng Yen. Its members are laity and its main focus is medical charity and education of the wealthy in an ethical way of life.
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