{"product_id":"9781350530133","title":"Figures of Buddhist Diplomacy in Modern Asia","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFigures of Buddhist Diplomacy in Modern Asia\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJack Meng-Tat Chia\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eReligion \/ Buddhism \/ History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRedefining how we understand diplomacy, Figures of Buddhist Diplomacy in Modern  Asia reveals Buddhism as a dynamic force in shaping international relations\u003c\/b\u003e. This  groundbreaking open access book highlights individuals-including monastics, laity,  political leaders, and royalty-who have strategically employed Buddhist objects,  teachings, and networks to forge transregional ties and influence global politics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroducing the concept of Buddhist diplomacy, the book traces how Buddhism has  been mobilized for soft power, cultural exchange, peacebuilding, and even geopolitical  manoeuvring. From spiritual ambassadors like Taixu, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Hsing Yun  to world leaders such as the Dalai Lama, Narendra Modi, and Xi Jinping, the twenty-two  essays illuminate the surprising ways Buddhism has intersected with modern statecraft. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlending historical depth with contemporary insight, this volume invites readers to rethink  diplomacy not only as negotiation and policy but also as a terrain where religion, culture,  and global power converge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by the \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eSocial Science and Humanities Research Fellowship, Social Science Research Council (Singapore).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJack Meng-Tat Chia\u003c\/b\u003e is the Foo Hai Associate Professor in Buddhist Studies at the National University of Singapore, where he serves as the founding chair of the Buddhist Studies Group.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 July 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781350530133\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51944765259916,"sku":"9781350530133","price":35.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_4d07db42-2b2f-4d8a-91a3-cb9c211578cd.jpg?v=1786036203","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781350530133","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}