The relationship between Buddhist institutions, practices and roles, and the political interests of the state have been complex throughout Buddhist history. Describe how the Dai-lue position themselves between the Chinese state and their transnational networks on the one hand, and between Mahayana Buddhist practices and Theravada Buddhist practices, on the other hand.
What kinds of insights can you gain from this study about transnational appeal and diversity of religious practices that developed under the label of “Buddhism”?
The source is: Educating Monks by Thomas A. Borchert