Artifacts

A Journal of Undergraduate Writing at the University of Missouri

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Engaging the Western World: Engaged Buddhism in America

By Artifacts • Aug 10th, 2009 • Category: Issue 3, Religion and Culture

By: Sam Urkov

 

The role of Buddhism in America is evolving towards being more visible and pertinent in modern times. In an age where life is becoming ever more demanding, individuals are taught that they are distinct, unique, and independent; they are told that they are separate from the rest of humanity and somehow not one with [...]