208 Pages
14 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
Taking into account sociological, anthropological and historical considerations, this novel volume offers a history and ethnography of Hare Krishnas in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), challenging assumptions about both devotees themselves, and the institution to which they belong: the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
Drawing on a rich compendium of English- and... Read more
1. Harui Kuishina!
2. A Brief History of ISKCON and its China Mission
3. Borders, Flows, and the Sinicization of Kṛṣṇa Consciousness
4. Positioning to Supersede
5. Outreach: Strategies for Saving Strangers
6. Conversions and Contagious Faith
7. Hare Krishna’s Future in Khasadeśa
Biography
Marc Lodge Andrew Lagace is an independent scholar living in Hamilton, Ontario. He holds a BA (Hons) in Religious Traditions from the University of Saskatchewan, an MA in East Asian Studies from the University of Toronto, and a PhD in Religious Studies from McMaster University.
