Region: Taiwan
Gods, Ghosts, & Ancestors: Folk Religion in a Taiwanese Village
This book is a case study of Chinese religion. It is about religion as it is lived in one village, here called Bǎo’ān 保 安, at one point in time: the present. That pseudonym Bǎo’ān means “safe-guarding harmony”; religion in Bǎo’ān is directed to that end. The nature of the harmony, the dangers that threaten it, and particularly […]
Taiwan Association for Religious Studies
The Taiwan Association for Religious Studies is the first religious association in Taiwan. It was established on April 18, 1999, by a group of scholars and academics. The association researches mainstream and folk religions in Taiwan and publishes monthly newsletters.
Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation
Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation is a Taiwanese international humanitarian NGO with a branch in the U.S. that delivers medical aid, disaster relief and environmental support programs.