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堪薩斯州立大學研究人員探索佛教在線靈性
美聯社

沒處可拜佛與他人共同禪修?新設的佛教虛擬網路，將提供您這經驗。
 曼哈坦島消息~堪薩斯州立大學一位研究靈性虛擬網路世界的學者，已領導焦聚在佛教網路宗教社團
Falcone是社會學與人類學副教授及社會工作者。她研究南亞文化與宗教特別是佛教印度教錫克教。
大學說Falcone研究佛教及佛教聖物在第二人生虛擬網站上(Second Life)~
http://secondlife.com/destination/1066

(註:須登錄註冊帳號並下載3D視窗軟體)
在這網站佛教徒可參與宗教事物，如在虛擬寺廟參加團體靜坐課，這裏會復制真實世界的佛寺包括大佛像。    
Falcone說對於生活在非佛教社會的人，這虛擬網站將可提供一個與其他教友共同實踐奉行佛教生活方式的地方


KSU researcher explores online spirituality
The Associated Press
MANHATTAN - A Kansas State researcher's study of spirituality in the virtual world has led to a focus on Buddhists' online religious communities.
博士Jessica 
Jessica Falcone is an assistant professor of sociology, anthropology and social work. She studies South Asian cultures and religions, particularly Buddhism, Sikhism and Hinduism.

The university says Falcone is researching Buddhism and Buddhist holy objects in Second Life, an online virtual world. There, Buddhists can participate in religious events, such as group meditation sessions in virtual temples. The virtual temples replicate real-world temples and include a large Buddha statue.

Falcone says for those who live in an area without a Buddhist community, the virtual community may be the only place where they can practice their religion with other people. For others, the online experience complements their real-life practices.




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