The Dimensions that Establish and Sustain Religious Identity: A Study of Chinese Singaporeans Who are Buddhists or Taoists

Buddhism and Taoism remain vibrant and prominent in Singapore’s religious landscape. Yet, little is known of why Chinese Singaporeans chose and remain in these ancient religions. Analyzing over thirty face-to-face interviews with Buddhists and Taoists in Singapore, this book provides a glimpse into their fascinating narratives consisting of encounters and experiences with the presence and power of spiritual realities. A renewed understanding of Buddhism and Taoism will, hopefully, encourage readers of other religious traditions to create space for each other’s religious identity. Only then can we continue to live and share a multi-religious environment within the small nation-state.

Daniel H. Y. Low, Ph.D is Vice President Academic Affairs at William Carey International University. Formerly he was Dean, Raffles Christian School Pondok Indah and Assistant Professor of Education at Concordia University Chicago. He is the co-author of Servants of God in His Restoration of Humanity: The Utilization of Christian Practices in Multi-cultural and Multi-religious Higher Education Contexts and Renewing Christian Community Identity through Communities of Practice: Considerations for Singapore Churches.