Open AccessModern models of Buddhism as a social institution in Buryatia, Kalmykia and Tuva
Author(s) -
Inna S. Tarbastaeva
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
sibirskij filosofskij žurnal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2541-7517
DOI - 10.25205/2541-7517-2019-17-4-144-156
Subject(s) - buddhism , ideology , institution , geopolitics , sociocultural evolution , geography , faith , political science , sociology , social science , anthropology , politics , theology , archaeology , law , philosophy
In the sociocultural space of Russia, there are three main and independent Buddhist centers: Kalmyk, Buryat and Tuvan. An analysis of geopolitical landmarks, ideological position, and large religious organizations representing this faith in the region shows that three different models of Buddhism as a social institution have developed: globally oriented (Kalmykia), ethnocentric (Buryatia), and regionally oriented (Tuva).