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The Identity of Guanyin: Religion, Convention and Subversion |
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| Author |
Hedges, Paul (著)
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| Source |
Culture and Religion: An Interdisciplinary Journal
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| Volume | v.13 n.1 |
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| Date | 2012 |
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| Pages | 91 - 106 |
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| Publisher | Routledge |
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https://www.routledge.com/
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| Location | Abingdon, UK [阿賓登, 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 | Guanyin; Avalokiteshvara; Pure Land; Amida Buddha; gender; identity |
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| Abstract | This paper explores the visual representation of Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) and argues that this, understood in relation to the traditions and devotion to him/her, allows her to be read as a figure of subversive religiosity. Indeed, it is argued that, rather than being a symbol of tradition and convention, a subversive reading of her is not only more potent, but also inherent within her portrayals. To begin, the transformation of him/her from a figure of mainstream Mahayana tradition, in the Pure Land School and texts such as the Lotus Sutra, to the ‘Chinese Goddess of Compassion’ is explored, paying particular attention to the legends of Miaoshan. This is then extended to consider both why he/she may be considered a conventional figure, but also how and why he/she offers the potential for subversive readings centred around ideas of gender, identity, patriarchy and morality. |
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| ISSN | 14755610 (P); 14755629 (E) |
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| DOI | 10.1080/14755610.2012.658426 |
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| Created date | 2022.01.26 |
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| Modified date | 2022.01.26 |
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