A Monastery for Laypeople: Birken Forest Monastery and the Monasticization of Convert Theravada in Cascadia
Theravada as practiced by most converts in the West is distinguished by the absence of monasticism, its dominant institution. Nevertheless, Thai Forest monasticism has managed to gain a foothold in the convert West, thanks to the efforts of convert monastics trained in Thailand. This article analyz...
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| Language: | English |
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Society for the Study of Global Buddhism
2022-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Global Buddhism |
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| Online Access: | https://www.globalbuddhism.org/article/view/3030 |