Buddhism in the Nordic Countries (1) (Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism)

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Synopsis
This book provides new unprecedented research on Buddhism in the five Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Aiming at comparisons between the different Nordic countries, the chapters identify possible unique characteristics of Nordic Buddhism.uddhism in the Nordic Countries contributes to the growing literature on Buddhism in the West. Identifying a number of similar cultural and social trends that have been at work in the Nordic countries, the book shows that these have favoured the growth of Buddhism in northern Europe. The chapters on each of the Nordic countries describe the establishment of the main Buddhist traditions in the country, temple institutions, monasteries, demography, estimation on the number of Buddhists, geography, economy and funding. They discuss tensions between ethnic Buddhist and converts, if any, and controlling mechanisms of who is a proper Buddhist and how Buddhism should be presented in public space. The contributors analyse representation in media and images of Buddhism in popular culture and present relevant scholarly interest in Buddhism. Additionally, the book includes chapters on significant Buddhist individuals in the Nordic countries who have played major roles in the development of Buddhism.The first book to examine the characteristics of Nordic Buddhism, its connection to the ideology of the Nordic welfare society and to establish if Nordic Buddhism might differ from other forms of Buddhism, this work will be of interest to researchers in the field of religious studies, religion in context and Buddhist studies.
Copyright:
2025

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
228 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781040366295
Related ISBNs:
9781032868837, 9781003529767, 9781040366257
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
selection and editorial matter, Jørn Borup, Mitra Härkönen, Knut A. Jacobsen and Katarina Plank
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality
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Edited by:
Jørn Borup
Edited by:
Mitra Härkönen
Edited by:
Knut A. Jacobsen
Edited by:
Katarina Plank

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