Westward Dharma: Buddhism beyond Asia

Title Page, Copyright, Dedication

Westward Dharma This page intentionally left blank Westward Dharma Buddhism beyond Asia Edited by charles s. prebish martin baumann u n i v e r s i t y o f c a l i f o r n i a p r e s s Berkeley Los Angeles London University of California Press Berkeley and Los Angeles, California University of California Press, Ltd. London, England© 2002 by the Regents of the University of California Chapter 1 is a revised version of “Night-Stand Buddhists and Other Creatures,” chapter 5 of American Buddhism, edited by Duncan Ryūken Williams and Christopher S. Queen, published by Curzon Press in 1999. Chapter 21 was adapted from portions of the introduction and chapter 3 of Christopher S. Queen’s Engaged Buddhism in the West. © Christopher S. Queen 2000. Reprinted with permission of Wisdom Publications , 199 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144, U.S.A. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Westward Dharma : Buddhism beyond Asia / edited by Charles S. Prebish, Martin Baumann. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. isbn 0-520-22625-9 (Cloth : alk. paper) — isbn 0-520-23490-1 (Paper : alk. paper) 1. Buddhism—Missions—History. 2. Buddhism—20th century—History. 3. Globalization—Religious aspects— Buddhism. I. Prebish, Charles S. II. Baumann, Martin, 1960 – bq5925 .w47 2002 294.3’09—dc21 2002000717 Manufactured in the United States of America 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 The paper used in this publication is both acid-free and totally chlorine-free (TCF). It meets the minimum requirements of ansi/niso z39.48-1992 (R 1997) (Permanence of Paper). ⬁ 䊊 In loving memory of Rick Fields, whose keen insight, incredible wit, trailblazing spirit, and delightful prose encouraged us in wonderful ways. It is his work that nurtured all future studies of Western Buddhism. This page intentionally left blank ...