Widely perceived as an overwhelmingly Catholic nation, Brazil has experienced in recent years a growth the popularity of Buddhism among urban, cosmopolitan upper classes. In 1990s, general and Zen particular were adopted by national elites, media, popular culture set humanistic values to counter rampant violence crime Brazilian society. Despite media attention, rapidly expanding market for Buddhist books events, interest globalization Buddhism, case received little scholarly attention....

This study evaluates maxillary changes in patients treated with jaw functional orthopedics through artificial intelligence and 3D technology, highlighting its advantages precision comfort. Growth children aged 5-12 years after one year of treatment were analyzed using digital models an intraoral scanner. The results showed significant dental measurements palatal rugaes, confirming the effectiveness treatment. Digital proved to be superior plaster durability accuracy. Despite limitations,...

This paper explores migration stories and examines the ways migrants use their gardens as sites of cultural practice in Fairfield municipality Western Sydney, one most ethnically diverse regions Australia. We argue that many those from backgrounds very different stereotypical conceptions Australian suburbia. Far being idyllic places retreat repose separate world work, our research reveals migrant are which creative labour is expended to symbolise connections not only homeland but also...

This article considers the place of Australia within network sites through which Japanese Brazilian migrants move. In doing so, it aims to demonstrate importance moving beyond a bi-focal analysis transnationalism one encompasses multiplicity and migrants' diverse strategies cross these national borders. Here I analyse triangular circulation young middle-class Brazilians establishment transnational social fields among Brazil, Japan Australia. argue that in order negotiate multiple borders,...

In this article I explore the role of Pentecostalism in lives middle-class Brazilian students-turned-migrants Australia. students lead precarious They are transitioning into adulthood, living away from homeland and without their families for first time they experience downward mobility. addition, at mercy constant changes Australian migration policy. Drawing on three years multi-sited fieldwork Australia Brazil Pentecostal churches (the megachurches Hillsong C3 a church), argue that supports...

In this article, I analyze the ways in which fashion, megachurches, and celebrity youth cultures coalesce 21st century, giving rise to phenomenon of "Cool Christianity." contend that repackaged Christianity, directed at middle-class Millennials Generation Z, is created not only by megachurches a bid attract new generations, as it usually argued. It also produced celebrities, fashion industry, young Christian entrepreneurs. argue assemblage different elements generates...

João de Deus (John of God) is a Brazilian faith healer who has become increasingly well‐known outside Brazil. In 2006 alone he was invited to conduct healing events in Germany, the United States America and New Zealand. He returned Zealand 2007, 2008 once again America. There are plans for him come Australia near future. This article based on ethnographic research conducted Brazil, interviews with Australians Sydney. Here, I explore stories Australian followers John God their reasons seeking...

AbstractCapoeira, the Afro-Brazilian dance-cum-martial art, has acquired a worldwide popularity. In this paper, we explore relationships established by Australian students and Brazilian masters of Capoeira. We draw on extend Wise Velayutham's notion everyday multiculturalism. This concept points to need research informal vernacular intercultural negotiations that happen at an level. However, wish drill down beneath surface public cultural recognise transactions take place in relatively...

Buddhism was first established in Australia through flows of migrants the mid-nineteenth century, and is currently Australia’s fourth-largest religion. Yet Buddhists have received significantly less scholarly attention than Christians, Jews Muslims Australia. Previous research conducted on has also largely centered southern states, white Buddhists. This article shares findings archival far north Australia, focused Chinese, Japanese, Sri Lankan communities working mining, pearling, sugar cane...

The paper analyses transnational flows of Pentecostalism between Australia and Brazil. It the establishment CNA, a Brazilian church that caters for increasing number students in Sydney. also investigates ways which Hillsong, an Australian Pentecostal megachurch, has influenced CNA been alluring young Brazilians to Australia. Scholars have paid little attention how religious institutions host country may influence rituals facilitate new church. I argue churches created by migrants are not...

Abstract Christianity plays a foundational role in many communities sub‐Saharan Africa. As migrants from the African continent arrive Australia, usual roles of religion (i.e., connecting to spiritual world and strengthening community) become even more pronounced. Churches trusted support institutions for settlement. Here, we consider complexities trust Christian as they negotiate settlement Australia. For them, relationships within their own with Australian society at large are situated,...

Brazil has traditionally been a country that received inflows of migrants. However, in the last two decades twentieth century flow reversed. Since early 1980s, many Brazilians have emigrated, due to socio-economic crisis resulted massive social inequalities and rampant crime violence. According Brazilian Ministry Foreign Affairs, four million people left country. The largest communities are US, Paraguay Japan.