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The Death and Rebirth of Buddhism in Contemporary Japan |
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Tanabe, George Joji, Jr.
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| Source |
Buddhist Studies Review
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| Volume | v.23 n.2 |
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| Date | 2006 |
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| Pages | 249 - 258 |
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| Publisher | Equinox Publishing Ltd. |
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https://www.equinoxpub.com/home/
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| Location | Sheffield, UK [謝菲爾德, 英國] |
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| Content type | 期刊論文=Journal Article |
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| Language | 英文=English |
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| Keyword | 佛教人物=Buddhist; 佛教教義=Buddhist Doctrines=Buddhist Teachings; 佛教儀軌=Buddhist Rituals; 轉世=輪迴=Samsara=Rebirth=Reincarnation |
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| Abstract | This paper examines the theme of the death and rebirth of Buddhism in contemporary Japan as treated in several works written by Buddhist priests, scholars, and writers for the general public. Though Buddhist rituals and customs are still widespread, most people and even many priests do not understand their meanings. This empty formalism is perceived as the death of Buddhism. There are many calls for reviving Buddhism, and they comprise two types. The first seeks the rebirth of Buddhism through socially and culturally engaged activities that have little or no connection with Buddhist teachings. The second suggestion calls for the revival of traditional doctrines. What is missing is the medieval pattern of truly new interpretations, which by definition must deviate from old understandings significantly enough to be heresies |
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| ISSN | 02652897 (P); 17479681 (E) |
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| DOI | 10.1558/bsrv.2006.23.2.249 |
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| Hits | 586 |
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| Created date | 2007.11.13 |
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| Modified date | 2017.06.23 |
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