The Appropriation Of Religion In Southeast Asia And Beyond
DOWNLOAD
Download The Appropriation Of Religion In Southeast Asia And Beyond PDF/ePub or read online books in Mobi eBooks. Click Download or Read Online button to get The Appropriation Of Religion In Southeast Asia And Beyond book now. This website allows unlimited access to, at the time of writing, more than 1.5 million titles, including hundreds of thousands of titles in various foreign languages. If the content not found or just blank you must refresh this page
The Appropriation Of Religion In Southeast Asia And Beyond
DOWNLOAD
Author : Michel Picard
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-08-11
The Appropriation Of Religion In Southeast Asia And Beyond written by Michel Picard and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-11 with Social Science categories.
This volume investigates various processes by which world religions become localized, as well as how local traditions in Southeast Asia and Melanesia become universalized. In the name of modernity and progress, the contemporary Southeast Asian states tend to press their populations to have a ‘religion,' claiming that their local, indigenous practices and traditions do not constitute religion. Authors analyze this ‘religionization,’ addressing how local people appropriate religion as a category to define some of their practices as differentiated from others, whether they want to have a religion or are constrained to demonstrate that they profess one. Thus, ‘religion’ is what is regarded as such by these local actors, which might not correspond to what counts as religion for the observer. Furthermore, local actors do not always concur regarding what their religion is about, as religion is a contested issue. In consequence, each of the case studies in this volume purposes to elucidate what gets identified and legitimized as ‘religion’, by whom, for what purpose, and under what political conditions.
Sectarianisation In Southeast Asia And Beyond
DOWNLOAD
Author : Saleena Saleem
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
Sectarianisation In Southeast Asia And Beyond written by Saleena Saleem and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with categories.
Philosophies Of Appropriated Religions
DOWNLOAD
Author : Soraj Hongladarom
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2024-01-22
Philosophies Of Appropriated Religions written by Soraj Hongladarom and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-22 with Philosophy categories.
This book brings together different intercultural philosophical points of view discussing the philosophical impact of what we call the ‘appropriated’ religions of Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia is home to most of the world religions. Buddhism is predominantly practiced in Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Singapore, Laos, and Cambodia; Islam in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei; and Christianity in the Philippines and Timor-Leste. Historical data show, however, that these world religions are imported cultural products, and have been reimagined, assimilated, and appropriated by the culture that embraced them. In this collection, we see that these ‘appropriated’ religions imply a culturally nuanced worldview, which, in turn, impacts how the traditional problems in the philosophy of religion are framed and answered—in particular, questions about the existence and nature of the divine, the problem of evil, and the nature of life after death. Themes explored include: religious belief and digital transition, Theravāda Buddhist philosophy, religious diversity, Buddhism and omniscience, indigenous belief systems, divine apology and unmerited human suffering, dialetheism and the problem of evil, Buddhist philosophy and Spinoza’s views on death and immortality, belief and everyday realities in the Philippines, comparative religious philosophy, gendering the Hindu concept of dharma, Christian devotion and salvation during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines through the writings of Jose Rizal, indigenous Islamic practices in the Philippines, practiced traditions in contemporary Filipino celebrations of Christmas, role of place-aspects in the appropriation of religions in Southeast Asia, and fate and divine omniscience. This book is of interest to scholars and researchers of philosophy of religion, sociology of religion, anthropology of religion, cultural studies, comparative religion, religious studies, and Asian studies.
Relations Between Religions And Cultures In Southeast Asia
DOWNLOAD
Author : Donny Gahral Adian
language : en
Publisher: CRVP
Release Date : 2009
Relations Between Religions And Cultures In Southeast Asia written by Donny Gahral Adian and has been published by CRVP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Religion and culture categories.
Culture Religion And Home Making In And Beyond South Asia
DOWNLOAD
Author : James Ponniah
language : en
Publisher: Fortress Press
Release Date : 2020-09-01
Culture Religion And Home Making In And Beyond South Asia written by James Ponniah and has been published by Fortress Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-01 with Religion categories.
Culture, Religion, and Home-making in and Beyond South Asia explores how the idea of the home is repurposed or re-envisioned in relation to experiences of modernity, urbanization, conflict, migration and displacement. It considers how these processes are reflected in rituals, beliefs and social practices. It explores the processes by which "home" may be constructed and how relocations often result in either the replication or rejection of traditional homes and identities. Ponniah examines the various contestations surrounding the categories of "home" and "religion," including interfaith families, urban spaces, and sacred places.
Secularism Religion And Democracy In Southeast Asia
DOWNLOAD
Author : Vidhu Verma
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2019-08-24
Secularism Religion And Democracy In Southeast Asia written by Vidhu Verma and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-24 with Religion categories.
Until the 1990s, secularism was understood largely as exclusion of religion from the public domain. However, in the last two decades, the world has witnessed the return of religion as a medium and subject of national, regional, and global politics. With such a shift, the previously unquestioned Western values of modernity and secularism find themselves at loggerheads with the increasing assertion of religious identity, which results in difference-based conflicts. This antagonism also gives rise to a vibrant, religiously pluralistic civil society and speaks of a post-secular turn in modern Southeast Asian democracies. Secularism, Religion, and Democracy in Southeast Asia tries to understand the rise of religion in modern democracies and how everyday economic, social, and political conditions aid this post-secular phenomenon in Southeast Asia. Setting itself apart from most studies of religion in Southeast Asia through its regional focus, this volume explores the ideas, practices, state responses, and anxieties related to the religious–secular divide in this geopolitical region.
Religion In Southeast Asia
DOWNLOAD
Author : Jesudas Athyal
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
Religion In Southeast Asia written by Jesudas Athyal and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Southeast Asia categories.
"This engaging encyclopedia covers the religions and religious traditions of various Southeast Asian countries, including Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam"--
Religion As A Tool Of Influence
DOWNLOAD
Author : Gregory Raymond
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Religion As A Tool Of Influence written by Gregory Raymond and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with categories.
The material dimensions of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which encompass multibillion-dollar investments in transport infrastructure and industrial estates, are expected to make China a key player in the development and increasing integration of mainland Southeast Asia. This article, however, looks beyond trade and hard infrastructure to examine China's emerging efforts to build influence at the ideational level through the use of Buddhism as a cultural resource. It documents government-sponsored outreach to Southeast Asia's Buddhist leaders and communities in Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos. It finds that there has been a surge in outreach from a range of Chinese provinces since the advent of the BRI in 2013. These outreach efforts warrant categorization as influence operations because they are orchestrated through the offices of the United Front Work Department, are being used to promote China's political goals, and are sanctioned by a party that remains staunchly atheist and forbids its members to practisereligion. In broader terms, China's use of Buddhism as an adjunct to the BRI in mainland Southeast Asia suggests it is seeking to dampen disquiet about the BRI, including by fostering a sense of shared values with mainland Southeast Asian states.
Philosophies Of Appropriated Religions
DOWNLOAD
Author : Soraj Hongladarom
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2024-01-26
Philosophies Of Appropriated Religions written by Soraj Hongladarom and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-26 with Philosophy categories.
This book brings together different intercultural philosophical points of view discussing the philosophical impact of what we call the ‘appropriated’ religions of Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia is home to most of the world religions. Buddhism is predominantly practiced in Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Singapore, Laos, and Cambodia; Islam in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei; and Christianity in the Philippines and Timor-Leste. Historical data show, however, that these world religions are imported cultural products, and have been reimagined, assimilated, and appropriated by the culture that embraced them. In this collection, we see that these ‘appropriated’ religions imply a culturally nuanced worldview, which, in turn, impacts how the traditional problems in the philosophy of religion are framed and answered—in particular, questions about the existence and nature of the divine, the problem of evil, and the nature of life after death. Themes explored include: religious belief and digital transition, Theravāda Buddhist philosophy, religious diversity, Buddhism and omniscience, indigenous belief systems, divine apology and unmerited human suffering, dialetheism and the problem of evil, Buddhist philosophy and Spinoza’s views on death and immortality, belief and everyday realities in the Philippines, comparative religious philosophy, gendering the Hindu concept of dharma, Christian devotion and salvation during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines through the writings of Jose Rizal, indigenous Islamic practices in the Philippines, practiced traditions in contemporary Filipino celebrations of Christmas, role of place-aspects in the appropriation of religions in Southeast Asia, and fate and divine omniscience. This book is of interest to scholars and researchers of philosophy of religion, sociology of religion, anthropology of religion, cultural studies, comparative religion, religious studies, and Asian studies.
Spirit Possession In Buddhist Southeast Asia
DOWNLOAD
Author : Bénédicte Brac de la Perrière
language : en
Publisher: NIAS Press
Release Date : 2022-03-31
Spirit Possession In Buddhist Southeast Asia written by Bénédicte Brac de la Perrière and has been published by NIAS Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-31 with Religion categories.
In dramatic contrast to the reported growing influence of doctrinal and fundamentalist forms of religion in some parts of Southeast Asia, the predominantly Buddhist societies of the region are witnessing an upsurge of spirit possession cults and diverse forms of magical ritual. This is found in many social strata, including the urban poor, rising middle classes and elite groups, and across the different political systems of Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. This volume reveals both the central historical place of spirit possession rituals in the Buddhist cultures of mainland Southeast Asia and their important contemporary roles to enhance prosperity and protection. This book examines the increasing prominence of spirit mediumship and divination across the region by exploring the interplay of neoliberal capitalism, visual media, the network cultures of the Internet, and the politics of cultural heritage and identity. It advances beyond critiques of the “secularization” and “disenchantment” theses to explore the processes of modernity that are actively producing magical worldviews and stimulating the rise of spirit cults. As such, it not only challenges the assumptions of modernization theory but demonstrates that the cults in question are novel ritual forms that emerge out of inherently modern conditions.