Landscape as Doctrinal Representation: The Sacred Place of Shūyōdan Hōseikai

The sacred place is significant since it reflects important doctrinal features of the religion. Some Japanese new religions have built huge sacred places that feature natural settings that support their emphasis on nature. Shūyōdan Hōseikai (Association for Self-cultivation and Sincerity), a religio...

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Published in:Japanese journal of religious studies
Main Author: Matsuoka, Hideaki 1956- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Nanzan Institute [2005]
In: Japanese journal of religious studies
Year: 2005, Volume: 32, Issue: 2, Pages: 319-339
Further subjects:B Nature
B Cultural landscapes
B Landscapes
B Buddhism
B Ceremonies
B Transcendentals
B Religious Studies
B Shintoism
B Religious buildings
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