Kai Shmushko

Postdoctoral researcher and lecturer at the University of Amsterdam, specializing in China studies, religious studies, and cultural anthropology. Her research focuses on religion and spirituality in Chinese societies, heritage and material culture of Chinese religions, modern innovations of religion, and the political dynamics surrounding religion in the greater China.

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May 19, 2025 • 1h 4min

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

Kai Shmushko, a postdoctoral researcher and lecturer at the University of Amsterdam, dives into the fascinating world of lay Buddhism in contemporary China. She discusses how modern practitioners navigate societal changes and the evolving landscape of Buddhist practices outside monastic settings. The conversation explores the integration of commerce with spirituality, the rise of community spaces for Tibetan Buddhism, and the innovations brought about by technology and the COVID-19 pandemic. Shmushko argues for the concept of multiple liminalities to understand these dynamics.

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