{"title":"Nikolas Broy","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the introspective and enlightening world of Nikolas Broy, whose works offer a unique blend of spirituality and insightful reflection. With books like \u003cem\u003eFlourishing Fasts\u003c\/em\u003e, Broy invites readers to explore the depths of religious practices, focusing on the transformative power these rituals can hold in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNikolas Broy's writings are perfect for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of religious and spiritual traditions. His accessible yet profound style makes complex concepts easier to grasp, allowing you to engage with new ideas and perspectives. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner looking to enrich your spiritual journey or a curious seeker wanting to learn more, Nikolas Broy’s collection will guide you with enlightenment and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the rich tapestry of spirituality through Broy's thoughtfully penned narratives, and discover how these teachings can bring greater peace and meaning to your life. His work is an invitation to not only learn but to experience the flourishing of one's own spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"flourishing-fasts-by-nikolas-broy-9780674302532","title":"Flourishing Fasts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlourishing Fasts\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book in any language to explore the history of the Zhaijiao, commonly translated as \"vegetarian sects,\" that originated in southeastern China during the Ming and Qing dynasties and are still active in contemporary Taiwan. Combining historical analysis and ethnographic fieldwork, Nikolas Broy reveals the entangled nature of the Zhaijiao—and other Chinese sectarian groups—within their socioreligious environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConventionally considered nonconformist dissenters or lay Buddhists, the Zhaijiao in fact embody one intersection of the \"Three Teachings\" of Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism and manifest aspects of local religious life and universal salvationist teachings. Not limited to everyday religious rites such as worshiping local gods, conducting initiation festivals, and performing ritual services for nonmembers, the Zhaijiao also serve as institutions around which social and political life are centred—for example, through mobilising local resources for public enterprises or articulating property rights vis-à-vis the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this wide-ranging discussion that covers practices, religious symbols and teachings, mythological narratives, moral values, architecture, and material culture over more than four hundred years, Broy situates the Zhaijiao at the very core of local societies and shows how they actively engage in political, economic, legal, and cultural affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031787192556,"sku":"9780674302532","price":145.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1527203482428.jpg?v=1764147815"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/nikolas-broy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}