Abstract Monks in Politics, Monks in the World: Buddhist Activism in Contemporary Myanmar
Despite common claims that monks in Myanmar are expected to remain aloof from politics …

The giving and receiving of donations (dana) is a reciprocal exchange between the lay and
monastic communities by which both stand to profit. In return for their donations, by which …

Chinese imperial patronage of Tibetan Buddhism has a long history. However, in recent
years, increasing numbers of private Chinese individuals have been making gifts to Tibetan …

This paper seeks to elucidate the symbolic and coercive dimensions of gift-giving in
contemporary Cambodia. It is argued that gift-giving is enacted in such a way as to make self …

The dissertation explores the intersection of religion, economic matters and the urban
context in the post-Soviet Buddhist revival in Ulan-Ude, Buryatia (Russia). It looks at a …

Giving to God examines the everyday practices of Islamic giving in post-revolutionary Egypt.
From foods prepared in Sufi soup kitchens, to meals distributed by pious volunteers in …

The aim of this essay is threefold. I would like first to propose a more refined choice of
analytical vocabulary for the study of Buddhist giving and related practices, by taking into …

Vibrantly engaging contemporary Buddhist lives, this book focuses on the material and
financial relations of contemporary monks, temples, and laypeople. It shows that rather than …

Theravada Buddhism has a long history in Myanmar and it is deeply rooted in the mind of
the Myanmar people. It not only shapes their philosophy, values and ethos, but also plays a …

This paper examines how local Filipino volunteers frame their participation and membership
in the Tzu Chi Foundation, a worldwide Buddhist philanthropic organisation headquartered …