Buddhism, War and Nationalism: Chinese Monks in the Struggle Against Japanese Aggression, 1931-1945 (East Asia: History, Politics, Sociology, Culture (Routledge)) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Buddhism, War and Nationalism: Chinese Monks in the Struggle Against Japanese Aggression, 1931-1945 (East Asia: History, Politics, Sociology, Culture (Routledge)) Book

This thesis examines the doctrinal grounds and different approaches to working out this "new Buddhist tradition," a startling contrast to the teachings of non-violence and compassion which have made Buddhism known as a religion of peace. In scores of articles as war approached in 1936-37, new monks searched and reinterpreted scripture, making controversial arguments for ideas like "compassionate killing" which would justify participating in war.Read More

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  • 0415975115
  • 9780415975117
  • Xue Yu
  • 16 August 2005
  • Routledge
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 292
  • 1
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