Sara A Swenson
Biographic Data
| ID | 3960205 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sara A Swenson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sara A |
| FAMILY NAME | Swenson |
| SIGNATURE | SWENSON S A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Dartmouth College |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 2 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Introduction to the Special Issue
This introduction to the special issue on food charity, religion, and care in Vietnam compares grassroots philanthropy in Vietnam with broader trends toward religious humanitarianism happening across Asia. The co-editors of the special issue examine why food charity has become popular in urban areas like Ho Chi Minh City by exploring how food holds spiritual, moral significance for both donors and recipients. This survey illuminates how grassroot…
Zen Conquests
From minimalism to marketing, the concept of “Zen” has captured global imaginations since the 1960s. In Vietnam this trend coincides with a movement to reconstruct Trúc Lâm Zen Buddhism, a school established in 1301. Alexander Soucy's Zen Conquests analyzes how Vietnam's current political and economic climate drives this revitalization. Practitioners view Zen as ideal for coping with the stresses of modern life, including pressures to adopt neoli…
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Introduction to the Special Issue
This introduction to the special issue on food charity, religion, and care in Vietnam compares grassroots philanthropy in Vietnam with broader trends toward religious humanitarianism happening across Asia. The co-editors of the special issue examine why food charity has become popular in urban areas like Ho Chi Minh City by exploring how food holds spiritual, moral significance for both donors and recipients. This survey illuminates how grassroot…
Zen Conquests
From minimalism to marketing, the concept of “Zen” has captured global imaginations since the 1960s. In Vietnam this trend coincides with a movement to reconstruct Trúc Lâm Zen Buddhism, a school established in 1301. Alexander Soucy's Zen Conquests analyzes how Vietnam's current political and economic climate drives this revitalization. Practitioners view Zen as ideal for coping with the stresses of modern life, including pressures to adopt neoli…
Vietnamese History and Culture Studies (2 works) · Ancient history (1 work) · Archaeology (1 work) · Buddhism (1 work) · Business (1 work) · Chemistry (1 work) · Chinese history and philosophy (1 work) · Historical Studies and Socio-cultural Analysis (1 work) · History (1 work) · Political science (1 work)