Western Buddhism

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Buddhism
gptkbp:focuses_on meditation
mindfulness
compassion
gptkbp:has_influence_on gptkb:New_Age_spirituality
gptkb:psychology
education systems
healthcare practices
Secular mindfulness practices
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Western Buddhism
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Theravada_Buddhism
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Eastern_Buddhism
gptkbp:is_associated_with mindfulness-based stress reduction
mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
gptkbp:is_characterized_by engagement with social issues
adaptation to Western culture
diversity of practices
gptkbp:is_connected_to interfaith dialogue
social justice initiatives
environmental activism
gptkbp:is_criticized_for cultural appropriation
commercialization of practices
lack of traditional teachings
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:media
gptkb:literature
academic studies
gptkbp:is_organized_by gptkb:Insight_Meditation_Society
gptkb:Shambhala_International
gptkb:Soka_Gakkai_International
gptkb:Buddhist_Geeks
Tibetan Buddhist Centers
gptkbp:is_popular_in urban areas
college campuses
retreat centers
gptkbp:is_practiced_in lay practitioners
monastics
gptkbp:is_promoted_by gptkb:Author
gptkb:Speaker
teachers
gptkbp:is_supported_by community support
online resources
scholarly research
gptkbp:notable_authors gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:originated_in gptkb:Western_countries
through technology
with social movements
with modern society
gptkbp:promotes interconnectedness
ethical living
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Dalai_Lama
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4