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Kai Shmushko, "Multiple Liminalities of Lay Buddhism in Contemporary China: Modalities, Material Culture, and Politics" (Leiden UP, 2024)

New Books in Buddhist Studies

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Clean Worship in Urban China

This chapter examines the concept of 'clean worship' at the Hongfa temple in Shenzhen, highlighting the complex relationship between the Communist Party and Buddhism. It discusses the transformation of Buddhist practices due to state regulations and the impact of government policies on the everyday expressions of faith among lay Buddhists.

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