Heartwood: the first generation of Theravada Buddhism in America
Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cadge, Wendy (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Chicago University of Chicago Press 2004
Series:Morality and society
Subjects:
Online Access:FAW01
FAW02
Volltext
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 246-262) and index
Note on terminology; Acknowledgments; 1 Arrivals and a map of the journey; 2 The history of theravada buddhism in america; 3 New organizations: wat mongkoltepmunee and the cambridge insight meditation center; 4 Lived buddhism: the construction of teaching and practice at wat phila and cimc; 5 Refuge in the sangha: the shape of buddhist communities; 6 Ascribed and achieved buddhist identities; 7 Observations through a gendered lens; 8 Taking stock, looking forward; Appendix A: Research methods; Appendix B: Rrefuges and precepts; Notes; Reference list; Index
Theravada is one of the three main branches of Buddhism. In Asia it is practiced widely in Thailand, Laos, Burma, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia. This fascinating ethnography opens a window onto two communities of Theravada Buddhists in contemporary America: one outside Philadelphia that is composed largely of Thai immigrants and one outside Boston that consists mainly of white converts. Wendy Cadge first provides a historical overview of Theravada Buddhism and considers its specific origins here in the United States. She then brings her findings to bear on issues of personal identity, immigration, cu
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (x, 268 pages)
ISBN:0226089010
9780226089010

There is no print copy available.

Interlibrary loan Place Request Caution: Not in THWS collection! Get full text