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Buddhism is a religion with millions of followers in the United States, including traditionally Buddhist Asian Americans as well as non-Asian converts. While in the large history of Buddhism it is relatively new to the United States, it's introduction to the U.S. is interesting because is a new and different environment for Buddhists. Because it is relatively new to the United States, it developed an already interesting history and continues to do so as America and Buddhism come to grips with each other. While western interaction with Buddhism has happened, it has developed quite differently in America. Aside from sprouting various followings, it has rooted itself in American culture through schools and Universities. This essay will trace Buddhism's interactions with the West, specifically America, and describe the three types of modern American Buddhism: immigrant Buddhism, import Buddhism, including Zen, Tibetan Buddhism, and Vipassana, and export Buddhism.
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