Cultivating Well-being, Community Cohesion, and Sense of Purpose through African Contemplative Practices by Lucy Draper-Clarke, Caryn Green

“…During a research retreat in South Africa, attended by traditional healers, creative arts therapists and performers, mindfulness and neuroscience researchers, and a Buddhist monk, indigenous rituals were performed by experienced facilitators and analyzed through group reflection sessions. …”
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Presentation and Analysis of “Three Teachings Syncretism” in Song and Jin Poetry and Its Modern Significance by Enhai Lei, Xudong Hu

“…Second, it examines the reasons behind this phenomenon, including the intellectualization of poetry and the Confucian academic background of Buddhist monks and Daoist priests. Thirdly, it explores the value and significance of this thought for modern China, showcasing the inherent diversity, inclusiveness, and harmony in Chinese culture.…”
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L’inattendu du terrain by Claire Vidal

“…Based on a reflexive perspective on my ethnographic study, in this article I examine the reconfiguration processes of the Buddhist Academy of Putuoshan, where Buddhist monks and nuns are trained. Located off Shanghai, the island of Putuoshan is a major pilgrimage site in Chinese Buddhism. …”
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