Zen War Stories by Brian Victoria
Explores the intimate relationship between Japanese institutional Buddhism and militarism during the Second World War.'Victoria presents us with a carefully documented study' - Japanese Journal of Religious Studies
'This case material comes with an accompanying critical commentary. This provocative book will interest those concerned with the ideology and psychology of late imperial Japan and the possible uses of Buddhism in justifying holy war.' - Journal of Military Ethics, 2003
Brian Daizen Victoria holds a M.A. in Buddhist Studies from Soto Zen sect-affiliated Komazawa University in Tokyo, and a Ph.D. from the Department of Religious Studies at Temple University. Brian entered the Soto Zen priesthood in 1964 and. following training at Daihonzan Eiheiji, pursued graduate studies in Buddhism at Soto Zen sect-affiliated Komazawa University in Tokyo. At present, Brian is a Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Asian Studies at the University of Adelaide in South Australia
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| ISBN 13 | 9780700715817 |
| ISBN 10 | 0700715819 |
| Title | Zen War Stories |
| Author | Brian Victoria |
| Series | Routledge Critical Studies In Buddhism |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2002-12-19 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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