Figures of Buddhist Modernity in Asia
by Michael Jerryson, Hwansoo Ilmee Kim, Dr. Tim Graf, Levi Mclaughlin, Jessica Starling, Jeffrey Samuels, Justin Thomas Mcdaniel, Mark Michael Rowe, Dr. Ian G. Baird, Corey L. Bell, Dr. Stephen C. Berkwitz, Dr. Anya Bernstein, Dr. Kalzang Dorjee Bhutia, Jane E. Caple, Jack Meng-Tat Chia, Dr. Sienna Craig, Dr. William Elison, Christoph Emmrich, Grant Evans, Paul J. Farrelly, Jane M. Ferguson, Gareth Fisher, Daniel G. Friedrich, Florence Galmiche, Dr. Michele R. Gamburd, Professor Holly Gayley, Professor David N. Gellner, Elizabeth Guthrie, Elizabeth J. Harris, Dr. Sandya Hewamanne, Holly High, Professor Amy Holmes-Tagchungdarpa, Dr. Sarah H. Jacoby, Professor Irving Chan Johnson, Hiroko Kawanami, Professor Daniel W. Kent, Susanne Ryuyin Kerekes, Tongthida Krawengit, Judy Ledgerwood, Jun-Youb (Jy) Lee, Jacques P. Leider, Dr. Chiara Letizia, Sarah Levine, Professor Charlene Makley, John Marston, Dr. David L. Mcmahan, Dr. Leigh Miller, John K. Nelson, Brian J. Nichols, Carina Pichler, Dr. Visisya Pinthongvijayakul, Justin R. Ritzinger, Dr. Roger Casas, Dr. Gregory A. Scott, Arthid Sheravanichkul, Nicolas Sihlé, Gitanjali Surendran, Professor Nicola Tannenbaum, Dr. Antonio Terrone, Dr. Ashley Thompson, Stefania Travagnin, Professor Jonathan S. Walters
A scholarly collection exploring how Buddhist communities across Asia navigate modernity, tradition, and social change through diverse regional perspectives.
About This Book
Figures of Buddhist Modernity in Asia examines contemporary Buddhist practices and identities throughout the region.
The volume brings together multiple scholarly contributions exploring social, cultural, and political dimensions of Buddhism today.
Topics range from institutional change to lived religious experience in various Asian contexts.
Contributors analyze how Buddhist communities adapt to modern challenges while maintaining traditional elements.
The collection highlights regional diversity and the evolving role of Buddhism in Asian societies.
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