Mitchell, Scott A.
The Making of American Buddhism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780197641569
- author:
- Mitchell, Scott A.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 16.5 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Ethnic Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Making of American Buddhism by Scott A. Mitchell explores how Buddhism came to claim a significant place in the American cultural landscape. In the years following World War II, second-generation Japanese American Buddhists played a crucial role in shaping the religion's presence in America. These individuals, known as "Nisei," clustered around publications such as the Berkeley Bussei magazine and contributed to the development of modernist Buddhist ideas. Through their efforts, they created a religious infrastructure that allowed later Buddhist modernists, artists, and converts to flourish. This book delves into the behind-the-scenes labor that made Buddhist modernism possible. By examining the role of Nisei Buddhists in shaping American culture, Mitchell sheds light on the complex history of Buddhism in the United States.
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