Taiwan's Tzu Chi as engaged Buddhism : origins, organization, appeal and social impact /

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Author / Creator:	Yao, Yushuang, author.
Edition:	1st ed.
Imprint:	Leiden ; Boston : Global Oriental, 2012. ©2012
Description:	1 online resource
Language:	English
Subject:	Fo jiao ci ji ci shan shi ye ji jin hui. Fo jiao ci ji ci shan shi ye ji jin hui. Buddhism -- Taiwan -- History. Buddhism -- Social aspects. Buddhism. Buddhism -- Social aspects. Taiwan. Electronic books. History.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11135280

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ISBN:	9789004231320 9004231323 9789004217478 9004217479
Notes:	The Curiosity Factor. Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.
Summary:	This is the first comprehensive sociological study of a new Chinese Buddhist movement, known as Tzu Chi (otherwise, the Buddhist Compassion Merit Society). Based in Taiwan, it was founded in 1966 and is still led by a female Buddhist master - Master Cheng Yen. Its members are laity and its main focus is medical charity and education of the wealthy in an ethical way of life.
Other form:	Print version: Yao, Yushuang. Taiwan's Tzu Chi as engaged Buddhism. 1st ed. Boston : Global Oriental, 2012 9789004217478

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