RELS 223 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Consumerism, Vajrayana, Neuroplasticity
9 Aug 2016
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March 19 th buddhism in the modern west. By the time buddhism came to the west it had already gone through some modification. When the shakyamuni buddha lived, these founders of religions set a president, particularly in the theraveda tradition. The buddha set an example put precepts into place that are still being followed. But the norm which is factored into buddhism is impermanence. Impermanence is a factor that is inherent in buddhism. Thus the role of women can change over time! It changes because of what goes on in modern buddhism in the west. And that"s exactly what we"re doing in the west. Begins with all men but embraces women: also the development of individual human rights. We also see secularization the split between church and state. Also could look at capitalism and consumer culture. All of these factors reflect the idea of modernity. Borne out of this change that began in europe in 1700s.
