Full Description
Since the 1960's several Japanese New Religions have made concerted efforts to expand their operations overseas. They have focused their work in East and Southeast Asia, but there have been successful ventures into North and South America, Europe, and Australia. The most successful of these religions is the Tokyo-based Soka Gakkai, which has chapters in about 150 countries and nearly 2 million foreign members. In The International Expansion of a Modern Buddhist Movement, Daniel A. Metraux examines the expansion of this religious movement, and what makes it so appealing to many young professionals in rapidly modernizing societies.
Contents
Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 The Expansion of Japanese New Religions into SE Asia Chapter 3 The Soka Gakkai Movement in Japan Chapter 4 The Soka Gakkai in SE Asia and South Pacific Chapter 5 The Singapore Soka Association: A Patriotic Civic Organization Chapter 6 Soka Gakkai Malaysia: Chinese Buddhists in an Islamic Nation Chapter 7 Hong Kong SGI and the Chinese Community Chapter 8 The Philippines: Buddhism in a Very Catholic Land Chapter 9 The Soka Gakkai Movement in Australia Chapter 10 SGI's Budding Start in Cambodia Chapter 11 Conclusion Chapter 12 Appendix I Chapter 13 Notes Chapter 14 Bibliography
