Buddhalaisuus Suomessa

Buddhalaisuus Suomessa (Buddhism in Finland), edited by Mitra Härkönen and Johannes Cairns, Suomen Itämainen Seura – Finska Orientsällskapet, 2023.

Edited by Mitra Härkönen and Johannes Cairns, this book is a comprehensive information package on the meaning and history of Buddhism in Finland. The book consists of articles written by both scholars and practitioners of Buddhism. The volume is an interesting and important addition to the field of religious and cultural history. It opens up a broad perspective on the influence of Buddhism in Finnish society, including its links to martial arts, art, and mindfulness, and also highlights the importance of theosophy in spreading the message of Buddhism. The book discusses, among other things, Yrjö Kallinen’s and Mauno Nordberg’s views on Buddhism and Eastern spirituality. The book is highly recommended to anyone interested in Buddhism, its history and meaning!

Nina Kokkinen