Buddhism under capitalism

"This book argues that Buddhism has spread due to globalized capitalism, and explores how capitalism is also impacting Buddhists and Buddhism today. Edited by two leading scholars in Buddhist studies, the book examines how capitalism and neo-liberalism have shaped global perceptions of Buddhism, as well as specific local practices and attitudes. It examines the institutional practices that sustained the spread of Buddhism for two and a half millennia, and the adaptation of Buddhist institutions in contemporary, global economic systems-particularly in Europe and the United States over the last century and half. These innovative essays on the interfaces between Buddhism and capitalism will prompt readers to rethink the connection between Buddhism and secular society. Case studies include digital capitalism, tourism, and monasticism, and are drawn from the USA, Tibet, China, Japan, and Thailand."--

Introduction, Richard K. Payne (Institute of Buddhist Studies, Berkeley, USA) and Fabio Rambelli (University of California, Santa Barbara, USA) -- Part I: Historical Studies -- 1. Monastic Capitalism? The inclusiveness of Tibetan monastic Institutions, William K. Dewey (independent scholar) -- 2. Economic Prosperity as Reputation Management in Early South Asian Buddhism, Matthew Milligan (Visiting Assistant Professor at Trinity University, San Antonio, USA) -- 3. The Mystery of Wealth and the Role of Divinities: The Economy in Pre-Modern Japanese Fiction and Practice, Fabio Rambelli (University of California, Santa Barbara) -- Part II: Contemporary Studies -- 4. Branding Mindfulness and Reiki as Secular Therapies: Three Economic Models, by Candy Brown (Indiana University, USA) -- 5. Buddhist Mediascapes: How Buddhism is Marketed to Chinese Youth Online, by Courtney Bruntz (Doane University, Nebraska) -- 6. Transmission and Transformation: Buddhist Traditions in Contemporary Mental Health Economies in the United States, Ira Helderman (Vanderbilt University, USA) -- 7. Perceiving Authenticity: Online Travel Reviews of Buddhist Tourist Destinations in China,Kendall Marchman (Universi…