calendars; Brazil; Shin Buddhism; Catholic Church; Tenrikyō; Seichō-no-Ie; Perfect Liberty
摘要
This article analyzes some characteristics of religious culture in Brazil found in calendars collected by the author, particularly at the turn of 2006. General features of calendars in Brazil are summarized in reference to national culture, mass culture, company culture, and religious culture. Calendars issued by Japanese religious organizations are described in detail according to their affiliations, namely Shin Buddhism, the Catholic Church, Seichō-no-Ie, Perfect Liberty, and Tenrikyō.
目次
General Characteristics of Calendars in Brazil 147 National Culture 148 Mass Culture/Company Culture 149 Religious Culture 150 Religious Culture of the Japanese-Brazilians 151 Concluding Remarks 158 References 159
