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The American Encounter with Buddhism, 1844-1912: Victorian Culture and the Limits of Dissent

Thomas A. Tweed

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Description:In this landmark work, Thomas Tweed examines nineteenth-century America's encounter with one of the world's major religions. Exploring the debates about Buddhism that followed upon its introduction in this country, Tweed shows what happened when the transplanted religious movement came into contact with America's established culture and fundamentally different Protestant tradition. The book, first published in 1992, traces the efforts of various American interpreters to make sense of Buddhism in Western terms. Tweed demonstrates that while many of those interested in Buddhism considered themselves dissenters from American culture, they did not abandon some of the basic values they shared with their fellow Victorians. In the end, the Victorian understanding of Buddhism, even for its most enthusiastic proponents, was significantly shaped by the prevailing culture. Although Buddhism attracted much attention, it ultimately failed to build enduring institutions or gain significant numbers of adherents in the nineteenth century. Not until the following century did a cultural environment more conducive to Buddhism's taking root in America develop. In a new preface, Tweed addresses Buddhism's growing influence in contemporary American culture.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The American Encounter with Buddhism, 1844-1912: Victorian Culture and the Limits of Dissent. To get started finding The American Encounter with Buddhism, 1844-1912: Victorian Culture and the Limits of Dissent, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: In this landmark work, Thomas Tweed examines nineteenth-century America's encounter with one of the world's major religions. Exploring the debates about Buddhism that followed upon its introduction in this country, Tweed shows what happened when the transplanted religious movement came into contact with America's established culture and fundamentally different Protestant tradition. The book, first published in 1992, traces the efforts of various American interpreters to make sense of Buddhism in Western terms. Tweed demonstrates that while many of those interested in Buddhism considered themselves dissenters from American culture, they did not abandon some of the basic values they shared with their fellow Victorians. In the end, the Victorian understanding of Buddhism, even for its most enthusiastic proponents, was significantly shaped by the prevailing culture. Although Buddhism attracted much attention, it ultimately failed to build enduring institutions or gain significant numbers of adherents in the nineteenth century. Not until the following century did a cultural environment more conducive to Buddhism's taking root in America develop. In a new preface, Tweed addresses Buddhism's growing influence in contemporary American culture.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The American Encounter with Buddhism, 1844-1912: Victorian Culture and the Limits of Dissent. To get started finding The American Encounter with Buddhism, 1844-1912: Victorian Culture and the Limits of Dissent, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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The American Encounter with Buddhism, 1844-1912: Victorian Culture and the Limits of Dissent (Religion in North America) by Thomas A. Tweed (1992-01-01)

The American Encounter with Buddhism, 1844-1912: Victorian Culture and the Limits of Dissent (Religion in North America) by Thomas A. Tweed (1992-01-01)