Buddhism, War, and Nationalism
Chinese Monks in the Struggle Against Japanese Aggression 1931-1945
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies, Religion & Spirituality, Eastern Religions, Buddhism, History
| Author: | Xue Yu | ISBN: | 9781135487393 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | October 14, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Xue Yu |
| ISBN: | 9781135487393 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | October 14, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
This thesis examines the doctrinal grounds and different approaches to working out this "new Buddhist tradition," a startling contrast to the teachings of non-violence and compassion which have made Buddhism known as a religion of peace. In scores of articles as war approached in 1936-37, new monks searched and reinterpreted scripture, making controversial arguments for ideas like "compassionate killing" which would justify participating in war.
This thesis examines the doctrinal grounds and different approaches to working out this "new Buddhist tradition," a startling contrast to the teachings of non-violence and compassion which have made Buddhism known as a religion of peace. In scores of articles as war approached in 1936-37, new monks searched and reinterpreted scripture, making controversial arguments for ideas like "compassionate killing" which would justify participating in war.
