Experimental Buddhism: innovation and activism in contemporary Japan

Experimental Buddhism : contexts and trajectories -- Japanese versions of Buddhism -- Social welfare and Buddhist-inspired activism -- Four models of experimental Buddhism -- Alternatives and innovations in "Buddhist" religious practice -- The future of Japanese Buddhism

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nelson, John K. 1953- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Honolulu University of Hawai'i Press 2013
In:Year: 2013
Reviews:Review: Experimental Buddhism: Innovation and Activism in Contemporary Japan (2015) (Mikles, Natasha L.)
Series/Journal:Topics in contemporary Buddhism
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Japan / Buddhism / Social adjustment
Further subjects:B Social policy
B Buddhism Social aspects (Japan)
B Buddhism (Japan) Customs and practices
B Religionserziehung
B Ritual
B Science of Religion
B Faith
B Buddhism and social problems (Japan)
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Summary:Experimental Buddhism : contexts and trajectories -- Japanese versions of Buddhism -- Social welfare and Buddhist-inspired activism -- Four models of experimental Buddhism -- Alternatives and innovations in "Buddhist" religious practice -- The future of Japanese Buddhism
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:082483898X