Spiritual care in an interfaith context: Implications for Buddhist, Muslim, and Hindu spiritual care in the Netherlands

Anke I. Liefbroer, Stef Lauwers, Pieter Coppens, Bikram Lalbahadoersing

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    Abstract

    This chapter considers the implications of an interfaith context for the way in which spiritual care takes shape. We focus on Buddhist, Islamic, and Hindu perspectives that represent relatively 'new' traditions in the field of spiritual care in the Netherlands. We describe the developments and characteristics of spiritual care in this context from each of these traditions, and discuss the implications of working with clients with a different religious or spiritual orientation. A comparison of the three perspectives shows both similarities and differences that help us to deepen our understanding of the implications of religious and spiritual diversity for spiritual care provision in the Netherlands.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationComplexities of Spiritual Care in Plural Societies
    Subtitle of host publicationEducation, Praxis and Concepts
    EditorsAnne Hege Grung
    PublisherDe Gruyter
    Pages161-189
    Number of pages29
    ISBN (Electronic)9783110717365
    ISBN (Print)9783110717235
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 7 Nov 2022

    Publication series

    NameStudies in Spiritual Care
    Volume8

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