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Global citizens : the Soka Gakkai Buddhist Movement in the world by Lecturer David Machacek; David W. Machacek; Bryan R. Wilson; Formerly Reader Emeritus in Sociology Bryan Wilson is a book available to read on EtoBox.

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<p>This work is an intriguing study of the Soka Gakkai Buddhist movement—which was founded in 1930 in Japan, spread rapidly after WWII, and has since developed a worldwide following. It provides an overview of the historical importance of the movement as an educational reform society, its development into a sect of Nichiren Buddhism, its success among people living in urban industrial environments, and Soka Gakkai's response to the surrounding social and cultural environment. For example, it provides important details of Soka Gakkai's entry into Japanese politics, including up-to-date information on the relationship between the Komeito (the political party founded by the Soka Gakkai) and the Liberal Democratic Party (its historical opponent in Japanese politics and present partner in the ruling coalition). The book then documents the spread of Soka Gakkai Buddhism to North and South America, Europe, and other Asian countries.</p>

Author

Lecturer David Machacek; David W. Machacek; Bryan R. Wilson; Formerly Reader Emeritus in Sociology Bryan Wilson

Publisher

Oxford University Press, USA

Published

2000

Language

EN

ISBN

9781280904417

Subjects

Religion, Buddhism, History