Building and Negotiating Religious Identities in a Zen Buddhist Temple

Focusing on the practices of a Zen Buddhist temple in Northwest Ohio, this book examines the intersection of Buddhism and Western culture amid globalization. Utilizing rhetorical criticism, the author analyzes various forms of Buddhist expression, including teachings, online presence, and physical artifacts, to reveal how these elements shape and negotiate the community's religious identity. The work not only enhances understanding of modern Buddhist practices but also proposes a new methodology for studying religious identity, with implications for other faiths as well.