Zen War Stories by Brian Victoria

Zen War Stories by Brian Victoria

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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.