Nonetheless, the new forms of worship expanded popular participation in Buddhism tremendously.
The 1980s were a time of expanding popular participation in the country's politics that helped loosen the ideological shackles of the destructive Cultural Revolution.
Perhaps it isn't surprising, then, that the discipline continues to expand into popular consciousness.
Congress last year twice passed bills to expand the popular program, and Mr. Bush vetoed both.
Members of both parties are eager to expand the popular individual retirement account and 401(k) savings programs.
Since August 2007, the House has voted at least seven times for legislation to expand the popular State Children's Health Insurance Program.
The college cannot afford to expand its popular nursing program beyond its 275 slots, leaving 1,000 frustrated students on the waiting list.
Procter & Gamble, the giant marketer of household staples, will expand a popular advertising campaign around the world in connection with its sponsorship of the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Sony has said it intends to expand its popular PlayStation game network to offer music and video, replacing the disjointed lineup of content delivery platforms it now operates.
Other provisions of the bill will expand two popular tax breaks — one for home buyers, the other for businesses operating at a loss.
