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Multiple Liminalities of Lay Buddhism in Contemporary China
Modalities, Material Culture, and Politics
Book • 2024
Kai Shmushko's "Multiple Liminalities of Lay Buddhism in Contemporary China" offers a qualitative exploration of Buddhism's revival among lay practitioners in China.
The book uses case studies from mainland China and Taiwan to illustrate how lay Buddhists navigate socio-political and cultural circumstances.
It examines various paradigms influencing contemporary Buddhist practice, highlighting the negotiation of spaces, resources, and values amidst rapid societal change.
The author introduces the concept of 'multiple liminalities' to frame the ambiguous boundaries and in-between spaces where lay Buddhists respond to challenges.
The book provides a nuanced understanding of how state policies, economic shifts, and technological advancements shape Buddhist traditions.
The book uses case studies from mainland China and Taiwan to illustrate how lay Buddhists navigate socio-political and cultural circumstances.
It examines various paradigms influencing contemporary Buddhist practice, highlighting the negotiation of spaces, resources, and values amidst rapid societal change.
The author introduces the concept of 'multiple liminalities' to frame the ambiguous boundaries and in-between spaces where lay Buddhists respond to challenges.
The book provides a nuanced understanding of how state policies, economic shifts, and technological advancements shape Buddhist traditions.
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Kai Shmushko, "Multiple Liminalities of Lay Buddhism in Contemporary China: Modalities, Material Culture, and Politics" (Leiden UP, 2024)
Mentioned by Jadim Sulongkomer as the topic of discussion for the podcast episode.
Kai Shmushko, "Multiple Liminalities of Lay Buddhism in Contemporary China: Modalities, Material Culture, and Politics" (Leiden UP, 2024)
