Dixie Dharma

“Wilson presents an impressive view of a plural Buddhism finding a place in the midst of the evangelical South.” — Religion in American History

“The power of this book is that for the first time . . . we are given access to the actual experiences of people practicing Buddhism in the South.” — Buddhadarma

“This will be enlightening and well worth reading by those specializing in religious studies or interested in American regional cultures.” — Library Journal

“Wilson’s highly readable study is an excellent, much-needed contribution to American religious history in general, and in particular to the study of American Buddhism. . . . Highly recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers.” — CHOICE

“Wilson’s contribution to American religious history and American Buddhist studies is admirable.” — Journal of Southern Religion

“An important reminder that while broad studies of religious identity are important, they must be seasoned with ethnographic views from below. . . . Graduate students looking for dissertation project should consult Wilson’s forward facing conclusion.” — Sociology of Religion

“Effectively employ[s] regionalism to identify and understand interesting new trends.” — Journal of Contemporary Religion

“Scholars who are interested in American Buddhist pluralism or inter-lineage dynamics will want to read Wilson’s presentation. . . . Dixie Dharma represents a capable resource for the study of Buddhist pluralism and Buddhist regionalism.” — Nova Religio

“Deftly combines theoretical discussion, well-grounded history, and ethnographic observation and analysis in a readable whole with broad appeal and utility across scholarly disciplines.” — Journal of American Culture

“This truly excellent work brings to the fore the undeniable importance of regionalism in the study of Buddhism in America. It should not only reconfigure the field, but it should also cross over and influence the broader fields of American religion and religion in the South.” — Peter N. Gregory, Smith College