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From comrades to Bodhidharma: A Bourdieusian analysis of the spiritual experience of Chinese seasonal tourists.
- Source :
- International Journal of Tourism Research; Nov2019, Vol. 21 Issue 6, p801-812, 12p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- This study analyzed the role of Zen meditation in shaping seasonal tourists' spiritual experience using a focus group and interview approach. Three main themes emerged from the study: (a) the desire for seasonal tourism Zen meditation induced by local hosts and the environment was generally positive; (b) the attributes of these seasonal tourists reinforced a positive image of Zen meditation through experiences of both sacred Buddhist rituals and secular daily practices in the E'Mei Mountain destination; and (c) the positive spiritual experiences through seasonal Zen meditation gained in the tourism period had a strong impact on these participants' spiritual experiences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- SEASONAL tourism
ZEN meditations
TOURISTS
SPIRITUALITY
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10992340
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Tourism Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 139521384
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.2306