Immigrants to the Pure Land :

Ama, Michihiro.

Immigrants to the Pure Land : the modernization, acculturation, and globalization of Shin Buddhism, 1898-1941 / Michihiro Ama. - 1 online resource (330 pages) - Pure Land Buddhist studies .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-298) and index.

The modern development of Shin Buddhism -- Changes in organizational style -- The development of Shin Buddhist ministries in North America -- The transformation of Shin Buddhist rituals and architecture -- Shin Buddhist doctrine reconstructed -- A history of the Higashi Honganji in North America -- Local and translocal activities of Issei Shin Buddhist ministers -- Conclusion : rethinking acculturation in the postmodern world.

9780824861049 (e-book)


Shin (Sect)--History--Hawaii--20th century.
Shin (Sect)--History--United States--20th century.


Electronic books.

BQ8712.9.U6 / A43 2011

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