Buddhism in Illinois, Chicago; Religion & Sociology; Buddhists in Illinois, Chicago; Religious Life of Buddhism; Numrich, Paul David
摘要
An analysis of the social organization of Buddhist groups and networks in metropolitan Chicago sheds light on the social organization of Buddhism and other new religions in American cities generally. Following an overview of the history and geography of Buddhist Chicago, this essay examines the dynamics underlying the emergence of local Buddhist groups and networks under two main headings: religious identities and sociological factors. First, Buddhism's various branches, traditions, and lineages are discussed; sociological factors discussed include organizational types, ethnic/racial distinctions, sociological functions played by Buddhism for "culture Buddhists" and "convert Buddhists," and the role of local social dynamics in the emergence, proliferation, and interaction of Buddhist groups. As the field of American Buddhist studies enters a period of renewed productivity, this essay offers a conceptual framework for understanding major issues that can benefit both researchers within the field and interested social scientists outside of it.
目次
HISTORICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL OVERVIEW OF BUDDHIST CHICAGO 190 RELIGIOUS IDENTITIES IN BUDDHIST CHICAGO 190 SOCIOLOGICAL FACTORS 194 "Two Buddhisms" 195 Local social dynamics 197 CONCLUSION: OF BIRDS AND LAKES 199 NOTES 201 REFERENCES 201
