Project Gutenberg 2014-01-06 Public domain in the USA. 148 Saunders, Kenneth J. (Kenneth James) 1883 1937 Saunders, K. J. (Kenneth James) Saunders, Kenneth James 23004580 Buddhism in the Modern World Produced by the volunteers of Project Gutenberg Thailand. Proofreading by users brianjungwi, emil, rikker, ianh68, jtbrown. PGT is an affiliated sister project focusing on public domain books on Thailand and Southeast Asia. Project leads: Rikker Dockum, Emil Kloeden. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The National Library of Thailand.) "Buddhism in the Modern World" by Kenneth J. Saunders is a scholarly examination of Buddhism as a living and adaptable religion written in the early 20th century. The text explores the evolution of Buddhism in various regions, including Southern and Eastern Asia, highlighting its historical significance, contemporary practice, and the potential role of Christianity in these cultures. The author aims to provide insights not only for missionaries but for anyone interested in understanding Buddhism's impact and relevance in modern society. The opening of the work sets the stage for a thoughtful exploration of Buddhism, beginning with reflections on the historical roots of the religion and its transition into contemporary forms. Saunders emphasizes the living qualities of Buddhism, particularly in the context of Southern Asia, as he describes the vibrant practices in regions like Burma and Ceylon. The author observes the public displays of devotion in Buddhist communities, ranging from the teachings in monasteries to the rituals performed by lay practitioners, illustrating the interaction between traditional beliefs and modern societal changes. Through rich descriptions of worship and educational practices, the text conveys a sense of Buddhism's deep social and cultural integration, alongside the challenges posed by modernization and Western influences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Buddhism BL Text Category: History - Religious Category: Religion/Spirituality 179757 2025-07-18T05:56:37.062496 text/html 179578 2025-01-18T06:13:36.416862 text/html 148047 2025-07-18T05:56:42.906447 application/epub+zip 149999 2025-07-18T05:56:39.901470 application/epub+zip 127961 2025-07-18T05:56:38.823477 application/epub+zip 272147 2025-07-18T05:56:45.143413 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 253026 2025-07-18T05:56:42.248443 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 222295 2022-09-20T10:50:21.288423 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 161016 2025-07-18T05:56:36.806458 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 140909 2024-10-23T22:06:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17008 2025-07-18T05:56:45.260413 application/rdf+xml 12240 2025-07-18T05:56:39.310462 image/jpeg 2931 2025-07-18T05:56:39.066447 image/jpeg 146612 2025-07-18T05:56:37.076475 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog