Chinese Religions.Chinese Religions In Contemporary Societies James Miller James Miller may refer to any of the following individuals:
ABC-CLIO PO Box 1911, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara (săn'tə bär`brə, –bərə), city (1990 pop. 85,571), seat of Santa Barbara co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1850. , CA 93116-1911 1851096264 $85.00 www.abc-clio.com For over a half a century China's leaders repressed re·pressed adj. Being subjected to or characterized by repression. religion in Communist China, yet local religions continued to blossom and CHINESE RELIGIONS IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETIES charts this history by exploring not only religious practices, but how they evolved and translated to Western practices. Chapters focus on Chinese religious traditions form Confucianism to Falun gong Falun Gong or Falun Dafa Controversial spiritual movement combining healthful exercises with meditation for the purpose of “moving to higher levels.” Its teachings draw from Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and the Western New Age movement. , reviewing the social, religious and political influences which changed them. James Miller is an assistant professor of religious studies at Qwueen's University in Canada: his survey will be an important reference for a range of disciplines, from religious studies to Chinese history and sociology courses. |
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