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Buying Buddha, Selling Rumi: Orientalism And The Mystical Marketplace
Buying Buddha, Selling Rumi: Orientalism And The Mystical Marketplace
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In Buying Buddha, Selling Rumi, Sophia Rose Arjana examines the appropriation and sale of Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam in the West today, the role of mysticism and Orientalism in the religious marketplace, and how the commodification of religion impacts people’s lives.
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One Line Summary
Explores Western commodification of Eastern spiritual traditions.
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Who is this book for?
This book offers a fascinating look at how Eastern religions are packaged and sold as spiritual commodities in the West. If you're interested in understanding the complex ways in which cultures and faiths are appropriated for profit and personal wellness, you'll find this book eye-opening. It helps you see behind the scenes of the spiritual marketplace and consider its impact on genuine religious practices.