Japanese Buddhism in Europe
Japanese Buddhism in Europe focuses on religious circulation between Japan and Europe. Through an exploration of a variety of Buddhist traditions in different European countries the volume illustrates the trajectories of Japanese Buddhism and its dynamics of acculturation both in a historical and co...
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| Format: | Book/Monograph |
| Language: | English |
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Boston
BRILL
2025
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Series: | Religious Studies, Theology and Philosophy E-Books Online, Collection 2026
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| Volumes / Articles: | Show Volumes / Articles. |
| DOI: | 10.1163/9789004730762 |
| Online Access: | Resolving-System, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004730762 Aggregator, lizenzpflichtig: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kxp/detail.action?docID=32226644 Resolving-System, lizenzpflichtig: http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/9789004730762 
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| Author Notes: | edited by Jørn Borup and Elisabetta Porcu |
| Summary: | Japanese Buddhism in Europe focuses on religious circulation between Japan and Europe. Through an exploration of a variety of Buddhist traditions in different European countries the volume illustrates the trajectories of Japanese Buddhism and its dynamics of acculturation both in a historical and contemporary perspective. "Zen, Shin, and Soka Gakkai. Japanese Buddhism has become part of the religious landscape in Europe with the presence of temples and centres, thinkers, and practitioners. Since the opening of the country during the Meiji Restoration (1868), scholars and students went to European universities, followed by migrants and missionaries rebuilding new forms of Buddhism. For many decades, poets, artists, and thinkers have been fascinated by Zen, and its culture and religion have been incorporated into European forms. Other schools of Japanese Buddhism have gained less popularity but nonetheless played a relevant role in the religious exchange between Japan and Europe. This volume explores tendencies and perspectives of Japanese Buddhist denominations in various European countries through topics ranging from politics to poetry, to issues related to ethnic religion, and Christian interpretations of Buddhism"-- Provided by publisher |
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| Item Description: | Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources |
| Physical Description: | Online Resource |
| ISBN: | 9789004730762 |
| DOI: | 10.1163/9789004730762 |