Theravada Buddhism in Scotland; Its Introduction and Adaptation
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Scotland, Theravada Buddhism, Introduction, Scotland, Theravada, meditation, Cultural adaptation.Abstract
At the beginning, it appears that the Theravada Buddhist form was introduced to Scotland for the first time just a century ago. Now, Buddhist associations from all three major schools, Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana have established and have becoming a part of the host society. Buddhism as a result gradually began to blend into contemporary Scottish society. Scottish Buddhist groups have skilfully adapted Buddhism to the local culture, blending traditional Buddhist practice with Scottish ways of life. Theravada Buddhism is one such tradition that since its emergence in Scotland, has transformed to accommodate and adapted to the context of Scottish Society. This article studys the history of Buddhism in Scotland from Theravada perspectives and its skilful methods of integration of its cultures, rites and rituals and meditation with a hope to localise its teachings.
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