A Cultural History of Japanese Buddhism

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Eastern Religions, Buddhism
Cover of the book A Cultural History of Japanese Buddhism by William E. Deal, Brian Ruppert, Wiley
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: William E. Deal, Brian Ruppert ISBN: 9781118608333
Publisher: Wiley Publication: March 31, 2015
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell Language: English
Author: William E. Deal, Brian Ruppert
ISBN: 9781118608333
Publisher: Wiley
Publication: March 31, 2015
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Language: English

A Cultural History of Japanese Buddhism offers a comprehensive, nuanced, and chronological account of the evolution of Buddhist religion in Japan from the sixth century to the present day.

  • Traces each period of Japanese history to reveal the complex and often controversial histories of Japanese Buddhists and their unfolding narratives
  • Examines relevant social, political, and transcultural contexts, and places an emphasis on Japanese Buddhist discourses and material culture
  • Addresses the increasing competition between Buddhist, Shinto, and Neo-Confucian world-views through to the mid-nineteenth century
  • Informed by the most recent research, including the latest Japanese and Western scholarship
  • Illustrates the richness and complexity of Japanese Buddhism as a lived religion, offering readers a glimpse into the development of this complex and often misunderstood tradition
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A Cultural History of Japanese Buddhism offers a comprehensive, nuanced, and chronological account of the evolution of Buddhist religion in Japan from the sixth century to the present day.

More books from Wiley

Cover of the book Engineering Decision Making and Risk Management by William E. Deal, Brian Ruppert
Cover of the book Accelerating Performance by William E. Deal, Brian Ruppert
Cover of the book How To Write Your Nursing Dissertation by William E. Deal, Brian Ruppert
Cover of the book Fehlerfrei durch die ICP Emissionsspektrometrie by William E. Deal, Brian Ruppert
Cover of the book Modern Biotechnology by William E. Deal, Brian Ruppert
Cover of the book Quantum Mechanics for Electrical Engineers by William E. Deal, Brian Ruppert
Cover of the book LTE, LTE-Advanced and WiMAX by William E. Deal, Brian Ruppert
Cover of the book Textbook of Geriatric Dentistry by William E. Deal, Brian Ruppert
Cover of the book Media and Politics in a Globalizing World by William E. Deal, Brian Ruppert
Cover of the book The Therapist's Workbook by William E. Deal, Brian Ruppert
Cover of the book The Blackwell Companion to the Bible in English Literature by William E. Deal, Brian Ruppert
Cover of the book Hybrid Cloud For Dummies by William E. Deal, Brian Ruppert
Cover of the book Steroid Chemistry at a Glance by William E. Deal, Brian Ruppert
Cover of the book UnBranding by William E. Deal, Brian Ruppert
Cover of the book Locus Amoenus by William E. Deal, Brian Ruppert
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