The Doctor's Original Face: Watching Doctor Who Episodes as Buddhist Koans
This article discusses the portrayal and usage of Buddhist themes in the classic era Doctor Who television series (1963-1996). Here we map out specific influences of Buddhism on the construction of Doctor Who's characters, illustrating how popular culture participates in the religious dialogue...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Equinox
[2015]
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Implicit religion
Year: 2015, Volume: 18, Issue: 4, Pages: 485-497 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Doctor Who
/ Buddhism
/ Koan
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Doctor Who (television programme)
B Koan B Buddhism B DOCTOR Who (TV program) B Television programs B Reincarnation B Television programs Plots, themes, etc B Religious Aspects B Time Travel B TELEVISION viewing B Science Fiction |
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