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
Autor principal: Nelson, John K. (John Kenneth), 1953-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Honolulu : University of Hawaiʻi Press, 2014.
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Temas:
Soziales Engagement
Gesellschaft
Buddhismus
Buddhism > Social aspects.
Buddhism > Customs and practices.
Buddhism and social problems.
RELIGION > Buddhism > General.
RELIGION > Comparative Religion.
Bouddhisme > Japon > Coutumes et pratiques.
Bouddhisme et problemes sociaux > Japon.
Buddhism > Japan > Customs and practices.
Buddhism and social problems > Japan.
Buddhism > Social aspects > Japan.
Japan
Japan.
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Experimental Buddhism : contexts and trajectories
  • Japanese versions of Buddhism
  • Social welfare and Buddhist-inspired activism
  • Four models of experimental Buddhism
  • Alternatives and innovations in "Buddhist" religious practice
  • The future of Japanese Buddhism.

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