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Globalisation:

The Perspectives and Experiences of the Religious Traditions of Asia Pacific

Edited by

Joseph A. Camilleri

and

Chandra Muzaffar

International Movement for a Just World

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46730 Petaling Jaya

Selangor Darul Ehsan

Malaysia

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ISBN: 983-9861-09-3

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ISBN: 983-9861-09-3

Description

Globalisation is the buzz word of our time. Its impact is profound. As capital and labour, technology and skills, ideas and values cross boundaries, societies everywhere are undergoing rapid changes, some of which have far reaching implications. Countries in the Asia Pacific region in particular are right at the heart of this globalisation process.

While there have been numerous meetings on the economic, developmental and technological dimensions of globalisation in recent years, the July 1997 conference organised by the International Movement for a Just World with the co-operation of the International Christian Peace Movement was one of those rare occasions which attempted to examine the impact of globalisation upon religious traditions and cultural communities. In fact, this was the first time that scholars and activists from all the major religions and cultures in Asia Pacific had come together to reflect upon this important issue.

This book contains all the papers presented at the conference as well as a brief summary of the lively discussion that took place in the workshops. Our hope is that it will stimulate further reflection, and contribute to the growing solidarity and dialogue between the diverse civilisational influences that make up the dynamic and unique region of the world that is Asia Pacific.


Contents

Preface

1.	The Challenge of Globalisation	1
	Anwar Ibrahim
2.	Globalisation and the New Internationalism	5
	J. A. Camilleri

Religious and Ethical Perspectives on Globalisation

3.	The Confucian Worldview	19
	Tan Chee-Beng
4.	A Hindu Perspective	31
	Gedong Bagoes Oka
5.	Implications for Christianity	41
	Tim Costello
6.	Islamic Society and the Challenge of Globalisation	51
	Taufik Abdullah
7.	Can Corporations Become Enlightened? Buddhist Reflections on TNCs	63
	David Loy
8.	An Indigenous Religious/Cultural Perspective	75
	Manuka Henare

The Experiences of Religious and Cultural Communities

9.	Globalisation Seen from a Buddhist Perspective	91
	Pracha Hutanuwatr
10.	Christian Reflections on the Philippine Experience	105
	Julio Xavier Labayen
11.	The Aboriginal Experience	121
	Mary Graham
12.	Spiritualising Real Estate, Commoditising Pilgrimage: The Muslim Minority in Thailand	135
	Chaiwat Satha-Anand
13.	The Case of the Middling Grassroots in Korea	147
	Sangjin Han
14.	The Experiences of the Hindu Community in Malaysia	161
	J. Jegathesan
15.	Globalisation and Religion: Some Reflections	179
	Chandra Muzaffar

About the Authors		191

Appendix I: Report on Plenary and Workshop Discussions		194

Appendix II: The Celebration of Civilisations - A Call to Action		210

Text of the Declaration adopted by the Regional Conference, held on 4-6 July 1997 in Shah Alam, Malaysia, organised by the International Movement for a Just World with the co-operation of the International Christian Peace Movement (PAX CHRISTI), Australia.

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