Modern Buddhism in Japan

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Eastern Religions, Buddhism
Cover of the book Modern Buddhism in Japan by Paul L. Swanson, Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Paul L. Swanson ISBN: 1230001498059
Publisher: Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture Publication: January 9, 2017
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Paul L. Swanson
ISBN: 1230001498059
Publisher: Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture
Publication: January 9, 2017
Imprint:
Language: English

Modern Buddhism in Japan is a collection of essays on the development of Buddhism in Japan in response to the West during the “modern” period from the time of the Meiji Restoration to the end of World War II (1868–1945). From Shin Buddhists and the Japanese enlightenment movement to Kaneko Daiei’s struggle to establish a modern Shin Buddhist Studies; the “New Buddhism” movement; the role of Buddhism in the development of modern education and the impact of religiously affiliated universities; Suzuki Daisetsu’s association with Swedenborg; the tragic story of a Shin priest falsely accused of a plot to assassinate the Emperor—these themes and more are studied from the perspectives of intellectual history, education, politics, Buddhist studies, and institutional authority. 

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Modern Buddhism in Japan is a collection of essays on the development of Buddhism in Japan in response to the West during the “modern” period from the time of the Meiji Restoration to the end of World War II (1868–1945). From Shin Buddhists and the Japanese enlightenment movement to Kaneko Daiei’s struggle to establish a modern Shin Buddhist Studies; the “New Buddhism” movement; the role of Buddhism in the development of modern education and the impact of religiously affiliated universities; Suzuki Daisetsu’s association with Swedenborg; the tragic story of a Shin priest falsely accused of a plot to assassinate the Emperor—these themes and more are studied from the perspectives of intellectual history, education, politics, Buddhist studies, and institutional authority. 

More books from Buddhism

Cover of the book Dewdrops on a Lotus Leaf by Paul L. Swanson
Cover of the book Der Buddha - das bist DU by Paul L. Swanson
Cover of the book A Concise Encyclopedia of Buddhism by Paul L. Swanson
Cover of the book The Essence of Buddhism by Paul L. Swanson
Cover of the book Hidden Thailand by Paul L. Swanson
Cover of the book Hagakure by Paul L. Swanson
Cover of the book Zen: Discover How To Practice Zen To Achieve Higher Levels Of Inner Happiness And Mindfulness by Paul L. Swanson
Cover of the book Selected Works of D.T. Suzuki, Volume III by Paul L. Swanson
Cover of the book John Cage and Buddhist Ecopoetics by Paul L. Swanson
Cover of the book 怎麼走 by Paul L. Swanson
Cover of the book The Mind and the Way by Paul L. Swanson
Cover of the book Dogen's Extensive Record by Paul L. Swanson
Cover of the book Demystifying Shambhala by Paul L. Swanson
Cover of the book El arte del ronroneo by Paul L. Swanson
Cover of the book Conoscere il Buddhismo by Paul L. Swanson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy