Taiwan's Tzu Chi as engaged Buddhism : origins, organization, appeal and social impact /
This is the first comprehensive sociological study of a new Chinese Buddhist movement, known as Tzu Chi (otherwise, the Buddhist Compassion Merit Society). Based in Taiwan, it was founded in 1966 and is still led by a female Buddhist master - Master Cheng Yen. Its members are laity and its main focu...
Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
---|---|
Main Author: | |
Format: | Electronic eBook |
Language: | Inglés |
Published: |
Leiden ; Boston :
Global Oriental,
2012.
|
Edition: | 1st ed. |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | Texto completo |