Abstract
This chapter begins by detailing the history of Buddhism in Australia, and subsequently, Australia's relationship with Asia. This is followed by a discussion on how the policy of multicuralism has resulted in power inequalities between Anglo and Asian Buddhist Australians. This chapter ends with a discussion of the similarities and differences between Buddhism in Australia and the West.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Buddhism in Australia: Traditions in Change |
| Editors | Cristina Rocha, Michelle Barker |
| Place of Publication | New York and Oxon |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Pages | 1-19 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780415568180 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- Buddhism
- multiculturalism