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The book explores the complex interactions between Western travelers and Tibetan exiles in Bodhanath, Nepal, focusing on their differing interpretations of Buddhism and identity. It delves into how these encounters shape perceptions of what it means to be 'Buddhist' in a contemporary context, highlighting the significance of political, cultural, and religious identity in these discussions. Through anthropological analysis, the study reveals the nuances of belonging and the impact of geographical and cultural backgrounds on the understanding of Buddhism.
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Buddhism Observed, Peter Moran
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2004
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- Titel
- Buddhism Observed
- Untertitel
- Travellers, Exiles and Tibetan Dharma in Kathmandu
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Peter Moran
- Verlag
- Routledge
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2004
- Einband
- Hardcover
- Seitenzahl
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9780415325967
- Kategorie
- Esoterik & Religion
- Beschreibung
- The book explores the complex interactions between Western travelers and Tibetan exiles in Bodhanath, Nepal, focusing on their differing interpretations of Buddhism and identity. It delves into how these encounters shape perceptions of what it means to be 'Buddhist' in a contemporary context, highlighting the significance of political, cultural, and religious identity in these discussions. Through anthropological analysis, the study reveals the nuances of belonging and the impact of geographical and cultural backgrounds on the understanding of Buddhism.