Experimental Buddhism : innovation and activism in contemporary Japan /

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This work documents a sense of what is happening on the front lines as a growing number of Buddhist priests try to reboot their roles and traditions to gain greater significance in Japanese society. It profiles innovative as well as controversial responses to the challenges facing Buddhist priests.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Nelson, John K. (John Kenneth), 1953-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Honolulu : University of Hawaiʻi Press, 2014.
Colección:Topics in contemporary Buddhism.
Temas:
Buddhism > Social aspects > Japan.
Buddhism and social problems > Japan.
Buddhism > Japan > Customs and practices.
Bouddhisme et problèmes sociaux > Japon.
Bouddhisme > Japon > Coutumes et pratiques.
RELIGION > Comparative Religion.
RELIGION > Buddhism > General.
Buddhism and social problems
Buddhism > Customs and practices
Buddhism > Social aspects
Buddhismus
Gesellschaft
Soziales Engagement
Japan
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This work documents a sense of what is happening on the front lines as a growing number of Buddhist priests try to reboot their roles and traditions to gain greater significance in Japanese society. It profiles innovative as well as controversial responses to the challenges facing Buddhist priests.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780824838348
0824838343
9780824870942
0824870948

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