Religious Identities and the Struggle for Secularism: The Revival of Buddhism and Religions of Marginalized Groups in Nepal

Torri, Davide

doi:10.13154/er.8.2019.8355

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“…This provides a valuable lens for exploring the evolution of religious culture in the modern urban context. Nevertheless, religious culture faces growing marginalization and dissolution risks, leading to concerning losses of cultural and historical heritage (Lyons-Padilla et al 2015;McGuire 2007;Torri 2019). Therefore, this study aims to explore the interplay between religious culture and urban space construction within social development, adopting a spatial anthropology perspective.…”

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Historical Traceability, Diverse Development, and Spatial Construction of Religious Culture in Macau

Yin,

Jia

2024

Religions

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This study delves into the profound impact and significance of religious culture on the urban spatial configuration and local cultural essence of Macau amidst contemporary societal transformations. Emphasis is placed on how religious sites undergo functional reshaping and role redefinition within the urban fabric, thereby influencing residents’ quality of life, cityscape, and cultural identity. Adopting a spatial anthropological lens, this research employs a multitude of methodologies including city walking, participatory observation, and historical analysis to investigate the spatial configurations and developmental trajectories of Macau’s diverse religious sites and their immediate environments. The aim is to unearth the historical drivers behind the formation and dissemination of religious culture in Macau and to elucidate its intricate interactions with urban space. The findings reveal that religious sites in Macau not only physically delineate unique urban spatial patterns but also serve as vital hubs for fostering local cultural cohesion and weaving social networks through routine religious practices, community engagements, and a plethora of festive and ritualistic events. The pervasive influence of these sites extends across multiple domains of society, culture, and economy, playing a pivotal role in maintaining regional stability and harmony, enriching cultural diversity, and propelling socioeconomic transformation.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%