Taiwan's Tzu Chi as engaged Buddhism : origins, organization, appeal and social impact /

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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...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Yao, Yushuang (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Leiden ; Boston : Global Oriental, 2012.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Fo jiao ci ji ci shan shi ye ji jin hui.
Fo jiao ci ji ci shan shi ye ji jin hui
Buddhism > Taiwan > History.
Buddhism > Social aspects.
Bouddhisme > Taiwan > Histoire.
RELIGION > Buddhism > General.
Buddhism
Buddhism > Social aspects
Taiwan
History
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary: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 focus is medical charity and education of the wealthy in an ethical way of life.
Item Description:The Curiosity Factor.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789004231320
9004231323

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