Barker, Michelle (2017) Buddhism in Australia and Oceania. In: Jerryson, Michael, (ed.) The Oxford Handbook of Contemporary Buddhism. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK, pp. 360-381.

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Abstract

Buddhism's development in Australia and Oceania is a history of transnational global flows in these regions, with the evolution of Buddhism in these countries being closely tied to immigration and travel. Here the history and demographic developments in Australia and the nations of Oceania are analyzed, with a case study examining in greater depth how the growth of Buddhism in Australia reflects the effects of both cultural contexts and the influence of transnational Buddhist organizations. The emerging field of transnational Buddhism is identifying the conditions that may be necessary for the nations of Australia and Oceania to take the evolutionary step necessary to strategically position Buddhism so that these nations become global Buddhist hubs.

Item ID:	46713
Item Type:	Book Chapter (Research - B1)
ISBN:	978-0-19-936238-7
Keywords:	Australia, Buddhism, transnational, global, Oceania
Date Deposited:	19 Jan 2017 01:15
FoR Codes:	44 HUMAN SOCIETY > 4410 Sociology > 441014 Sociology of religion @ 100%
SEO Codes:	95 CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING > 9504 Religion and Ethics > 950404 Religion and Society @ 100%
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