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A Cultural History of Japanese Buddhism presents a vivid, nuanced, and chronological account of Buddhist religion in Japan, from its emergence in the sixth century right through to the present day. Authors William Deal and Brian Ruppert, both experts on Japanese religions, explore each period of Japanese history to reveal the complex and often controversial histories of Japanese Buddhists and their unfolding narratives. Incorporating the most recent Japanese and Western scholarship, the book explores the contexts that made possible the introduction of Buddhist texts and images in the sixth century; traces their development through the Nara and early Heian eras; and reveals the increasing influence of Buddhism into the Kamakura Era. It addresses the increasing competition between Buddhist, Shinto, and Neo-Confucian world-views through to the mid-19th century, and following Japan's emergence as a world power, explores Buddhist thought and practice from World War II through to the present day. Offering readers more than a simple historical review, the authors also reveal the seemingly contradictory ways that Japanese people are able to draw upon Buddhist ideas to help create a more meaningful world, whilst at the same time justifying multiple and competing perspectives. With scholarly precision, A Cultural History of Japanese Buddhism offers an illuminating glimpse into the evolution of a complex and often misunderstood religious tradition.

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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-101405167009

ISBN-139781405167000

eBay Product ID (ePID)167616102

Product Key Features

LanguageEnglish

TopicBuddhism / General (See Also Philosophy / Buddhist), Religion

AuthorBrian Ruppert, William E. Deal

IllustratorYes

Dimensions

Item Length9.3in

Item Height0.8in

Item Width6.3in

Item Weight19.1 Oz

Additional Product Features

Publication NameCultural History of Japanese Buddhism

Series Volume Number1

Lccn2015-004073

Dewey Decimal294.30952

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

Lc Classification NumberBq676

Table of ContentList of Illustrations vii Acknowledgments ix Introduction 1 1 Early Historical Contexts (Protohistory to 645) 13 2 Ancient Buddhism (645-950) 45 3 Early Medieval Buddhism (950-1300): The Dawn of Medieval Society and Related Changes in Japanese Buddhist Culture 87 4 Late Medieval Buddhism (1300-1467): New Buddhisms, Buddhist Learning, Dissemination and the Fall into Chaos 135 5 Buddhism and the Transition to the Modern Era (1467-1800) 171 6 Modern Buddhism (1800-1945) 209 7 Buddhism Since 1945 231 Character Glossary 255 Index 000

Publication Year2015

SeriesWiley-Blackwell Guides to Buddhism Ser.

TypeTextbook

Reviews"In short, this study is a welcome contribution to the field and will make an excellent textbook for the classroom." ( Japanese Journal of Religious Studies , 1 October 2015) "The great value of the book is to direct readers to approaches and theories perhaps overlooked by more general histories of Buddhism. Each chapter includes its own bibliography and notes, making the book useful for study of narrow sections of Japan's history." (Buddhist Art News 2016)

FormatHardcover

Dewey Edition23

Number of Pages320 Pages