Buddhism and Ireland: From the Celts to the Counter-Culture and Beyond

by Laurence Cox

Book Overview

Ireland and Buddhism have a long history. Shaped by colonialism, contested borders, religious wars, empire and massive diasporas, Irish people have encountered Asian Buddhism in many ways over fourteen centuries. From the thrill of travellers' tales in far-off lands to a religious alternative to Christianity, from the potential of anti-colonial solidarity to fears of 'going native', and from recent immigration to the secular spread of Buddhist...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1908049308
• ISBN13: 9781908049308
• Release Date: July 2013
• Publisher: Equinox Publishing (UK)
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"