American religions collection, The
Series 2: Nontraditional American religions, Eastern religions: Buddhism, …
J. Gordon Melton
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Series 2: Nontraditional American religions, Eastern religions: Buddhism, Shintoism, and Japanese new religions
By J. Gordon Melton
The American Religions Collection represents a remarkable scholarly treasure trove that opens doors to understanding the rich tapestry of nontraditional spiritual movements that have flourished across North America throughout the twentieth century. Assembled by renowned religious scholar J. Gordon Melton, this extensive compilation brings together thousands of rare and hard-to-find materials that document the evolution of alternative religious practices and splinter movements from larger established faiths.
This collection offers unique insights into diverse spiritual traditions, including various forms of Buddhism such as Mahayana, Theravada, Tibetan, and Zen practices, alongside explorations of Shintoism and emerging Japanese religious movements that have taken root in American soil. The materials span from the 1930s through 2006, with particular emphasis on developments from the past four decades when many of these movements experienced significant growth and transformation.
Enhanced by the Anthony Leitner Memorial Collection, this resource provides access to publications and serials that chronicle the authentic voices and experiences of practitioners within these communities. For spiritual seekers, researchers, and anyone curious about the breadth of religious expression in modern America, this collection serves as an invaluable window into movements that have shaped contemporary spiritual landscapes. The compilation reveals how Eastern wisdom traditions, neo-pagan practices, and other alternative spiritualities have adapted and flourished within the American cultural context.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religion
- ✓ Understand Buddhist philosophy and practice
- ✓ Explore Wicca
- ✓ Explore Neopaganism
- ✓ Explore Periodicals
- ✓ Explore New Age spiritual concepts
- ✓ Explore Buddhism
- ✓ Practice Zen Buddhist meditation
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Details
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- Primary Source Microfilm, an imprint of Thomson Gale
- ISBN-13
- 9781578033539
- ISBN-10
- 1578033535
- Pages
- 47
- Language
- EN
