Taiwan's Tzu Chi as Engaged Buddhism

Suitable for students of religious movements, religious studies in contemporary China, and studies in ethics and social change in East Asia, this title offers an account and analysis of Chinese Buddhist movement, known as Tzu Chi (otherwise, the Buddhist Compassion Merit Society).

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This is the first comprehensive sociological study of a new Chinese Buddhist movement, known as Tzu Chi (otherwise, the Buddhist Compassion Merit Society). Based in Taiwan, it was founded in 1966 and is still led by a female Buddhist master – Master Cheng Yen. Its members are laity and its main focus is medical charity and education of the wealthy in an ethical way of life.