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Exploring East Asian Religiosity in Austria: Current State, Desiderata, and Challenges.
- Source :
- Interdisciplinary Journal for Religion & Transformation in Contemporary Society; Jul2023, Vol. 9 Issue 1, p233-249, 17p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- This article outlines the current state of East Asian religiosity in Austria, divided into five areas: (1) Buddhism; (2) Christianity; (3) ethnic religions; (4) alternative traditions/holistic offerings; and (5) popular religious realities. In doing so, a glance is cast at the relevant scholarship, which is subsequently addressed in systematic terms. Next, three chief thematic lacunae in the research are expounded upon: (1) historical documentation; (2) sociological examination; and (3) material-aesthetical exploration. Finally, a range of challenges for the scholar of East Asian religiosity in Austria (and beyond) are addressed, including (1) language; (2) cultural competence; (3) accessibility; (4) ephemerality, marginality, and clandestineness; (5) historical blindness; (6) conceptual complexity; and (7) systemic discouragement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23653140
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Interdisciplinary Journal for Religion & Transformation in Contemporary Society
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173836943
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.30965/23642807-10020023