The Phenomenon of Buddhist Postmodernism: Adaptation of the Traditional to Global Conditions
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: . The author explores the phenomenon of Buddhist postmodernism due to the adaptation of traditional Buddhist teachings, ideas, and practices to modern global conditions. The article analyzes the key ideas of modernism and postmodernism, which form a specific coordinate system and create an intellectual background for Buddhist transformations. Special attention is paid to the concepts of postmodern philosophers who critically assess blind faith in progress, economic innovations, and political institutions. Postmodernism, in turn, is considered a critical paradigm that influences the rethinking of Buddhism in a globalized world. The article analyzes new interpretations of Buddhism emerging under the influence of postmodern ideas: deconstruction of traditional doctrines, emphasis on subjectivity, intercultural dialogue, and integration of modern scientific knowledge. Finally, examples of these changes in Western Buddhism are given, particularly in popular meditation practices and ethical approaches. The article offers a theoretical framework for understanding Buddhist postmodernism as a multidimensional phenomenon.
Author: Ihor Kolesnyk
Institution: Lviv University
Language: English
Topic: Indian and Buddhist Studies
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409068998