What was the impact of communist-led reforms on the practice of Buddhism?
What will be an ideal response?
• Positive: new state supported recording of Buddhist music, and
• Negative: monks were persecuted and dismissed from their posts; temples struggle to maintain their activities, including chanting and some instrumental ensemble performance; communist suppression led to the migration of Buddhist monks to Taiwan and subsequent renewal of Buddhist traditions there
Pasibutbut Singing of the Bunum People
CD 2:17 Pasibutbut "Prayer for a Rich Millet Harvest" (Excerpt of ritual prayer by Taiwanese aboriginal society)
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In what ways has globalization helped promote stronger ties among industries within geographical regions? What cooperative measures have European companies and directors taken to compete with Hollywood cinema, and how well have they worked? Similarly, to what extent have east Asian regional alliances proven effective in competing in the global marketplace?
What will be an ideal response?