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Identity in Transnational Buddhism—The Case of a Chinese Buddhist Nun in Shan State, Myanmar

Authors :
Wei-Yi Cheng
Source :
Religions, Vol 13, Iss 12, p 1136 (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2022.

Abstract

This paper will use the case study of a Chinese Mahayana Buddhist nun in a border town in Shan state, Myanmar, to explore the importance of identity in transnational Buddhism. Three life stories related to the Chinese Mahayana Buddhist nun will be told; that is, stories of her mother, her tonsure grandmaster, and herself. The main discussion of this paper is on the analysis of three dimensions of the nun’s identity, which are overseas Chinese, Mahayana monastic, and Buddhist nun. This paper will argue that identity is a crucial factor in transnational Buddhism, for identity helps an individual to communicate, interact, and take actions with others transnationally.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20771444
Volume :
13
Issue :
12
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Religions
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.9d452efa45fa437a9249e03b7f203b02
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/rel13121136