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1. Strong (Citation2015); Bluck (Citation2006, 4–6). Buddhism in Britain was first introduced to Britain around the time of the Victorian period, linked to the cross-cultural exchange related to the British Empire. Early engagement with Buddhism was largely academic rather than practical, leading to the formation of the Pali Text Society, which prioritised the translation of Theravada texts from Pali into English.
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Nathan Harrison-Clarke
Nathan Harrison-Clarke is a PhD Researcher at the University of Nottingham School of Sociology and Social Policy. His focus lies in contemporary lived religion and its intersection with sexuality and gender. His PhD research delves into the lived realities of LGBTQ+ Buddhists in Britain.