A Chinese-American Buddhist Healer (Pierce Salguero and Kin Cheung)
New Books in East Asian Studies
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Representation of Chinese Religions and Asian American Buddhism
The chapter discusses the omission of Asian American Buddhists in the history of American Buddhism and the need for more attention to be given to diaspora practices and Asian American Buddhist practice specifically. It highlights the challenges faced in representing Asian American Buddhism in Western academic disciplines and the importance of representation in the field. The chapter also explores the personal journey of the researcher into studying Buddhism and their current work on contemporary practices.
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