The main features of distribution of Buddhism in Australia and New Zealand

In the article, the author considers and characterizes the important stages of the development of Buddhism in Australia and New Zealand, and analyzes the main features of the current state of Buddhism in these countries. They are the emphasis on lay practices, equality for women, application of democratic principles, social engagement, secularization including emphasis on the rational nature of Buddhism and its congruence with the Western science and linkage to psychological concepts.