How do contemporary Westerners and Tibetans understand not only what it means to be 'Buddhist'; but what it means to be hailed as one from 'the West' or from 'Tibet'? This anthropological study examines the encounter between Western travellers and Tibetan exiles in Bodhanath; on the outskirts of Kathmandu; Nepal and analyses the importance of Buddhism in discussions of political; cultural and religious identity. Based on extensive field research in Nepal; Buddhism Observed questions traditional assumptions about Buddhism and examines the rarely considered phenomenon of Western conversions to a non-Western religion. Scholars of Anthropology; Religion and Cultural Studies will find here a refreshing insight into how to approach 'other' societies; religions and cultures.
#593677 in Books imusti 2014-02-16Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.60 x .90 x 6.80l; 1.95 #File Name: 0415533457448 pagesRoutledge
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