As Asia ascends to centrality in the global economy, understanding the underpinnings of Asian culture becomes increasingly important. Buddhism, one of the largest and oldest of the major world religions, informs much of modern Asian life. This book details the contemporary features of the religion in the Asian areas where it predominates and in North America.
Stephen C. Berkwitz, PhD, is associate professor of religious studies at Missouri State University, Springfield, MO. His published works include Buddhist History in the Vernacular: The Power of the Past in Late Medieval Sri Lanka.
"Buddhism in World Cultures: Comparative Perspectives is very highly recommended as a welcome and informative addition to academic and community library Buddhist studies reference collections." - Midwest Book Review "A generous reading of the text finds much to commend ... Berkwitz's excellent opening chapter introduces the reader to contemporary issues in historiography and how they apply to the study of Buddhism... By Cultures, Berkwitz allows the instructor ample room for his or her own contrast, criticism, and creativity in the classroom." - Sophia
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