The Buddhist Confederacy
The Buddhist Confederacy
Differentiation and Identity in Buddhist Spaces
Ekoji Buddhist Sangha of Richmond is the only temple in the country that shelters five diverse groups practicing in distinct lineages—Pure Land, Zen, Tibetan, Vipassana, and the Meditative Inquiry group. This chapter defines each group's lineage and practices, including how and why their practices evolved over the years. Each of Ekoji's five groups is officially aligned with a specific form of Buddhist practice and doctrine. The chapter explores the differentiation among groups by looking at how they use space, objects, and bodies to carve out their own Buddhist identity.
Keywords: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha, Richmond, Pure Land, Zen, Tibetan, Vipassana, and the Meditative Inquiry, differentiation, identity
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