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Buddhism and Healing in the Modern World: Exploring Adaptations and Intersections
This richly curated anthology explores the intricate relationship between Buddhism and healing practices within the context of modernity. It highlights the dynamic ways Buddhists have adapted their traditional beliefs to align with contemporary science, biomedicine, and societal changes since the 19th century.
The book underscores that Buddhist approaches to health and wellness are far more diverse than just mindfulness techniques often portrayed in academic circles or public discourse. This compilation examines a variety of healing activities by Asian American Buddhists, international Tantric sex therapy retreats, and the challenges Buddhists face when balancing modernity with their spiritual practices. It investigates how practitioners navigate the complexities of legitimizing, authorizing, and authenticating Buddhist practices agnst contemporary systems of mental and physical healthcare.
Contributors in this volume provide historical and ethnographic insights from diverse regions including Japan, Sri Lanka, Tibet, Korea, and the United States. They also chart the transnational exchange of knowledge as Buddhism and medical knowledge have interacted globally. This collection offers a nuanced view on how modernization has influenced Buddhist healing practices worldwide.
Editorial Team:
C. Pierce Salguero
Kin Cheung
Susannah Deane
Publication Detls:
Hardback ISBN: 9780824897697
Release Date: September 2024
Pages: 216 including illustrations
Key Features of the Book:
Diverse perspectives on Buddhist health practices and their adaptation in contemporary society
Insights into the community-based healing practices, mindfulness techniques, and transnational exchanges
Examination of reconciliations between traditional Buddhism and modern healthcare systems
Mapping of historical configurations affecting legitimacy, authority, and authenticity issues among practitioners
The Book's Scope:
Buddhism and Healing in the Modern World offers a comprehensive look at how global changes have shaped Buddhist views on health and healing, serving as an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of Buddhism with modern healthcare practices.
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