Buddhist Monks as Healers in Early and Medieval Japan

Healing as a this-worldly religious benefit has always been a major function of Buddhism in Japan and elsewhere. In ancient Japan, Buddhist institutions and their representatives – in competition with the offi cial medical institutions established according to the Yōrō...

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Published in:Japanese religions
Main Author: Kleine, Christoph 1962- (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Center 2012
In: Japanese religions
Further subjects:B Charisma
B Buddhism
B Healing
B this-worldly benefi ts
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