Modernization and Traditionalism in Buddhist Almsgiving: The Case of the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu-chi Association in Taiwan

This article presents two separate analyses. The first concerns the structure of conversion to the Buddhist Compassion Relief Ciji Association ("Ciji") in economic and sociological terms, arguing that the sudden wealth generated during Taiwan’s period of rapid economic development created...

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Main Author: Jones, Charles Brewer 1957- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] 2009
In: Journal of global buddhism
Year: 2009, Volume: 10, Pages: 291-319
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Rights Information:CC BY-NC 4.0