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Synthesis of Cultures of the East and West in the Philosophy of B.D. Dandaron
RUDN Journal of Philosophy, 2020 The article deals with the phenomenon of synthesis of East and West cultures in the religious philosophy of B.D. Dandaron - one of the most famous representatives of Russian Buddhism in the XX century. The beginning of the spread of Buddhist teachings in
Mergen Sanjievich Ulanov
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Climate and Society in Chinese History
WIREs Climate Change, Volume 16, Issue 6, November/December 2025.Reviewing 292 studies, published between 1980 and 2024, on the relationship between climate change and human history in China (c. 770 BCE–1949 CE), in both Chinese and English. ABSTRACT This article reviews 292 studies, published between 1980 and 2024, on the relationship between climate change and human history in China (c.
Xinshuai Ren +11 more
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Exorcising the Mandala: Kālacakra and the Neo-Pentecostal Response
Journal of Global Buddhism, 2015 Since the late 1990s, the Dalai Lama's "Kalachakra for World Peace" initiation has emerged as a central site where Tibetan Buddhism and its relationship to the West have been imagined and acted upon by a movement within evangelical Christianity called ...
Laura Harrington
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Higher Hierarchs of Tibetan Buddhism in Early Song-Shas of Mongolian-Speaking Peoples
Научный диалогThis paper continues the exploration of early song records from Mongolian-speaking peoples (Khalka Mongols, Oirat, Kalmyks, Buryats). Introducing song-shas into scholarly discourse is of significant interest for studying the broader issue of the ...
B. Kh. Borlykova
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Two ‘Dharma Kings’ of One Didactic Text
Oriental Studies, 2020 Introduction. The Story of Usun Debeskertu Khan is a notable monument of old Oirat literature. Its popularity and wide distribution are evidenced by numerous manuscript copies stored by scientific institutions of Russia, Mongolia and China. It consists
Baazr A. Bicheev
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Stories of coexistence: A narrative inquiry of leopard attacks on people
People and Nature, Volume 7, Issue 10, Page 2532-2543, October 2025.Abstract Pursuing human–wildlife coexistence is particularly challenging for carnivore species as conflict can negatively impact human livelihood and well‐being. Understanding the social context of how communities perceive conflicts with carnivores, often witnessed in their folklore and stories, can shed light on pathways for fostering coexistence.
Shweta Shivakumar +3 more
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Calling on and thanking God: the role of faith and faith communities in disaster recovery
Disasters, Volume 49, Issue 4, October 2025.Abstract Faith and faith communities play a critical role in post‐disaster recovery for at least three reasons. First, faith is a socially shared frame through which individuals understand a disaster and evaluate potential means of recovery. Second, faith is a driver or motivator of post‐disaster recovery, providing inspiration, encouragement, and ...
Virgil Henry Storr +2 more
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Why is traditional polygamy unjust? Implications for egalitarian nonmonogamy
Journal of Family Theory &Review, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 446-464, September 2025.Abstract The notion of equality attracts both proponents and critics of nonmonogamy. Inequality is a widely discussed objection to nonmonogamy. Simultaneously, equality is highlighted as a core value in ethical nonmonogamy. The notions of equality and inequality in these debates have not been clearly conceptualized.
Perri Sriwannawit
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Pluriversal bodies: Researching care through embodied ethnography
Asia Pacific Viewpoint, Volume 66, Issue 2, Page 198-204, August 2025.Abstract In this research note, I outline an approach to embodied experiences of care and caregiving in ethnographic scholarship on care. I describe how ethnographers of care and caregiving can use embodied methodologies, particularly through attending also to the cross‐cultural differences in embodied experiences.
Kelly Dombroski
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Child Ordination in South and Southeast Asian Buddhism
Religion Compass, Volume 19, Issue 8, August 2025.ABSTRACT This essay presents scholarship on the lifestyles of Buddhist young people who ordain before reaching the age of 18 or 20—ages that in many nations today signify adulthood. It covers questions about the forms of education provided young nuns and monks, the care and emotional support such children receive.
Liz Wilson
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