Publication details
From disdain to fascination: the history of Europe´s encounter with Buddhism
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| Year of publication | 2025 |
| Type | Requested lectures |
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| Description | This lecture explores Europe's evolving perspectives on Buddhism since the Early Modern era until the 21th century. It traces the transformation of western views on Buddhist culture, teachings, and practices from initial rejection and misunderstanding by the Christian missionaries to growing interest, knowledge, and reinterpretation of Buddhism for European audience in the modern times. |
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