Diversification in the Buddhist Churches of America: Demographic Trends and Their Implications for the Future Study of U.S. Buddhist Groups

<span>Scholars of U.S Buddhism often divide Buddhist groups into categories using a system called "Two Buddhisms." These groups are "Heritage," founded by immigrants, and "Convert," founded by Americans of European descent. As cultural pressures force U.S. Buddhis...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Anne C. Spencer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society for the Study of Global Buddhism 2015-02-01
Series:Journal of Global Buddhism
Online Access:http://www.globalbuddhism.org/jgb/index.php/jgb/article/view/3