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**Adimondin** · 06-08-2012, 07:20 AM

The term "Western Buddhism" unfortunately tends to ignore the long history and contributions of Asian immigrants, and implies that Westerners of Asian heritage aren't really part of "the West", even if they have roots that go back over a century.

Actually "Western Buddhism" probably could be said to have started with the followers of Alexander the Great. The 1960's is probably when the popularity we see today started.

06-08-2012, 07:20 AM	#18
Adimondin Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 503 Senior Member	The term "Western Buddhism" unfortunately tends to ignore the long history and contributions of Asian immigrants, and implies that Westerners of Asian heritage aren't really part of "the West", even if they have roots that go back over a century. Actually "Western Buddhism" probably could be said to have started with the followers of Alexander the Great. The 1960's is probably when the popularity we see today started.
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