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Buddhism: Social Developments in Religious Thought

Heritage and convert Buddhism in Britain

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  • A2 Unit 3

Overview

Order founded in Britain specifically for Western practitioners, asian monastic tradition that established itself in Britain and buddhist meditation retreat centre in Denbighshire.

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Key term

Distinguish heritage Buddhism from convert Buddhism.

Key term

Which communities make up most of heritage Buddhism in Britain?

Key term

How does the practice of many convert Buddhists differ in emphasis?

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  1. 1

    Distinguish heritage Buddhism from convert Buddhism.

    Model answer

    Heritage Buddhism is that of families whose relatives came from Buddhist countries and brought the tradition with them, while convert Buddhism is that of people who adopt it by personal choice.

  2. 2

    Which communities make up most of heritage Buddhism in Britain?

    Model answer

    Families with Sri Lankan, Thai, Burmese, Vietnamese, Chinese and Tibetan backgrounds make up most of it.

  3. 3

    What functions does a heritage temple usually serve beyond worship?

    Model answer

    It commonly serves as a cultural centre where a language is taught, festivals are kept and a community that has migrated stays connected.

  4. 4

    How does the practice of many convert Buddhists differ in emphasis?

    Model answer

    Converts typically concentrate on meditation and ethics, take part in retreats, and are often selective about ritual, devotion and cosmology.

  5. 5

    When did organised Buddhism first take root in Britain?

    Model answer

    Interest grew from the late nineteenth century through translations of the Pali texts, and the first British Buddhist societies were established in the early twentieth century.

  6. 6

    Name an order founded in Britain specifically for Western practitioners.

    Model answer

    The Triratna Buddhist Community, founded by Sangharakshita in the 1960s, was created as a movement for Westerners rather than a transplant of one Asian school.

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