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A Cultural History of Japanese Buddhism
Wiley-Blackwell Guides to Buddhism
Synopsis
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
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What Reviewers Are Saying
"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)