Taiwan's Tzu Chi as engaged Buddhism : origins, organization, appeal and social impact /
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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| Language: | English |
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Leiden ; Boston :
Global Oriental,
2012
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
