Author Affiliations: The Pennsylvania State University
關鍵詞
MYSTICAL union; BUDDHA (The concept); EROTICISM in literature; MONKS; BUDDHISTS
摘要
The article examines the conundrum brought about by confluence of piety and eros in oratory of medieval monastics in Japan, and its connection with sympathetic response doctrine, that places a mystical union between practitioner and buddha, bodhisattva, or kami. Topics discussed include role of erotics in preaching based on performance-based arts theories of medieval Japan, impact of Buddhist oratory in premodern vocal arts formation, and erotic elements in Buddhist oratorical practice.
