Popular Buddhism in Japan: Buddhist Religion & Culture

ISBN-13: 9781873410776 / Angielski / Miękka / 1998 / 214 str.

Esben Andreasen;Esben Andreasen

Opis

This study of Japanese Shin Buddhism offers a combination of historical development, carefully selected readings with commentaries, and a full list of illustrations linked to the text. It aims to reform the general view in the West that Zen is the principal Buddhist expression in Japan when it is effectively a minority, esoteric sect.

With a foreword by Prof. Alfred Bloom. This completely new study of Japanese Shin Buddhism offers a valuable combination of historical development, carefully selected readings with commentaries and illustrations. Widely welcomed both for its scope as course work reader and as a general introduction to the subject.

Recenzje

'An easy-to-understand and informative book that examines the history, teachings and ceremonies within one of the Japanese Buddhist schools, namely the Jodo Shinshu (Pure Land) Movement.' - David Moreton, Pacific Affairs

Spis treści

intro1 General Introduction: PART I; intro2 General Introduction: Part II; Chapter 1 Shinran — the Founder; Chapter 2 Shin Buddhism in the Modern Age; Chapter 3 The Dobokai Movement; Chapter 4 Shin Buddhism and the Arts and Crafts; Chapter 5 Rituals in Shin Buddhist temples — notably Higashi Honganji; Chapter 6 Death and Burial in Shin Buddhism; Chapter 7 Shin Buddhist Education; Chapter 8 Shin Buddhist Mission in Hawai’i; post Postscript — An Appraisal of Shin Buddhism in the Modern World, Prof.AlfredBloom;

O autorze

Andreasen, Esben