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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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Buddhism in the Digital Age

This chapter examines the impact of technology on Buddhist practices and community in contemporary China, including the rise of online rituals and the influence of censorship. It further explores the expression of Buddhist identities through social media platforms, particularly focusing on the divergence between practices in Taiwan and mainland China. Additionally, it addresses the complexities of lay Buddhism, migration dynamics, and the intersection of religion and commerce in these evolving contexts.

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