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100	1		_aYao, Yushuang.
245	1	0	_aTaiwan's Tzu Chi as engaged Buddhism _h[electronic resource] : _borigins, organization, appeal and social impact / _cby Yu-Shuang Yao.
250			_a1st ed.
260			_aLeiden ; _aBoston : _bGlobal Oriental, _c2012.
300			_a1 online resource.
520			_aThis is the first comprehensive sociological study of a new Chinese Buddhist movement, known as Tzu Chi (otherwise, the Buddhist Compassion Merit Society). Based in Taiwan, it was founded in 1966 and is still led by a female Buddhist master - Master Cheng Yen. Its members are laity and its main focus is medical charity and education of the wealthy in an ethical way of life.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505	0		_aTaiwan's Tzu Chi as Engaged Buddhism: Origins, Organization, Appeal and Social Impact; CONTENTS; LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS; LIST OF TABLES AND CHART PAGE; FOREWORD; PREFACE; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; NOTES ON STYLE; CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION: THE SECOND GOLDEN AGE OF CHINESE BUDDHISM IN TAIWAN; The Aim of the Study; The Society, History and Ethnology of Taiwan; The Contemporary Taiwanese Religious Context: Limited Pluralism; A History of Chinese Buddhism in Taiwan; Traditional Religion in Taiwan; Daoism; Western Missions and Missionaries; Syncretism and Other New Religions in Taiwan.
505	8		_aYi-guan Dao (or I-kuan Tao)Supreme Ching Hai; Zhenfo Zong; Japanese New Religions in Taiwan; The History of Lay Buddhism in Taiwan; CHAPTER TWO: RESEARCH APPROACH AND METHODS; Review of the Literature in English; The Study of Appeal and the Approach of my Research; The Challenge and Difficulties of Research in Taiwan; The Collection of Data; Review of Literature; Participant Observation; Interviews; Surveys; The Weaknesses and Strengths of the Methods; CHAPTER THREE: THE HISTORY OF TZU CHI: ORGANIZATION, LEADERSHIP AND PUBLIC RESPONSES; The History of Master Cheng Yen.
505	8		_aMaster Cheng Yen as a Charismatic LeaderThe History of Tzu Chi; The Media Coverage of Tzu Chi; Conclusion and Discussion; CHAPTER FOUR: TEACHINGS AND PRACTICES: ALTRUISM AND MORALITY BECOME A WAY OF LIFE; The Teachings on Karma and Merit; The Teachings on Worldly Salvation; The Sacred and the Profane; The Tzu Chi Ethos -- Altruism and Morality Become a Way of Life; Death Ritual, Tzu Chi Funeral Service and Ancestors; Tzu Chi as a New Religion; CHAPTER FIVE: THE 'NEW MIDDLE CLASS': THE SOCIAL COMPOSITION OF THE TZU CHI MEMBERSHIP.
505	8		_aGender, Age and Marital Status of Tzu Chi Members, and Some ProblemsDomicile, Social life and Family Unit; Identity, Political Attitudes and Ethos; Education, Occupation and Views on Women and Men; Previous Religious Experiences and Present Religious Status; Conclusion and Discussion; CHAPTER SIX: BECOMING A DISCIPLE: THE RECRUITING STRATEGY OF TZU CHI; How the Members Came to Know about Tzu Chi; How the Members First Encountered Tzu Chi; Routes To Joining Tzu Chi; Some Problems with Joining Tzu Chi; Summary and Discussion.
505	8		_aCHAPTER SEVEN: TZU CHI'S ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND THE PROCESS OF SOCIALIZATIONImpersonal Organizational Structure; The Abode and Headquarters; The Tzu Chi Branches and Liaison Offices; Tzu Chi Overseas Centres; The Leadership of Master Cheng Yen; The Process of Socialization; The New Converts; The Grouping, Bonds of Affection and Seniority; The Process of Indoctrination; The Initiation Ceremony; Discussion and Problems; CHAPTER EIGHT: THE APPEAL OF TZU CHI BUDDHISM; The Initial Appeal; The Appeal of Tzu Chi as a Charity; Tzu Chi's Recruiting Strategy; The Quality of Tzu Chi's Members.
500			_aThe Curiosity Factor.
588			_aDescription based on print version record.
610	2	0	_aFo jiao ci ji ci shan shi ye ji jin hui.
650		0	_aBuddhism _zTaiwan _xHistory.
650		0	_aBuddhism _xSocial aspects.
650		7	_aRELIGION / Buddhism / General _2bisacsh
655		4	_aElectronic books.
776	0	8	_iPrint version: _aYao, Yushuang. _tTaiwan's Tzu Chi as engaged Buddhism. _b1st ed. _dBoston : Global Oriental, 2012 _z9789004217478 _w(DLC) 2012010071 _w(OCoLC)779777884
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