Buddhism in Canada

Buddhism has become a major religion in Canada over the last half-century. The 'ethnic Buddhism' associated with immigrant Asian people is the most important aspect, but there is also a growing constituency of Euro-Canadian Buddhists seriously interested in the faith. This insightful study analyzes the phenomenon of Buddhism in Canada from a regional perspective. The work provides an important examination of the place of Buddhism in a developed western country associated with a traditional Judeo-Christian culture, but undergoing profound sociological transformation due to large-scale immigration and religio-cultural pluralism. It is a valuable text for students of religion, Buddhism and North American Studies.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415322790
• ISBN13: 9780415322799
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.5"