A guiding light amid the worlds chaos and a manual for rejecting materialism, in the form of writings by Japanese Buddhist monksThese simple, inspiring writings by three medieval Buddhist monks offer peace and wisdom amid the worlds...Loe edasi...
This book offers a comprehensive study of femininity and sexuality in Vajrayna Buddhism, integrating Eastern and Western perspectives to provide a comprehensive understanding of these concepts, especially in relation to phenomena such as religious s...Loe edasi...
This book explores the globalisation of Shin Buddhism through an examination of ritual practice and its transformations in four main geographical areas: Japan, the United States, South America, and Europe....Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: University of Hawai'i Press, ISBN-13: 9780824899554)
Written by one of the leading scholars of Japanese religion, Lords of Life is the fifth and last book of a multivolume project that stands as a milestone in our understanding of the mythico-ritual system of esoteric Buddhismspecifically the nature a...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: University of Hawai'i Press, ISBN-13: 9798880701995)
From the tenth to the thirteenth centuries, Japanese aristocrats attributed their afflictions to vengeful spirits of the deceased. But in the late twelfth century, a new and anomalous ailment, caused not by spirits but the material dead, crept into...Loe edasi...
Sari: Cambridge Studies in the History of the People's Republic of China
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009600989)
When the Chinese Communist Party took power in 1949, China was still a religious society. In this landmark contribution, Steve Smith examines the paradox of supernatural politics, showing that we cannot understand the meaning of the revolution to...Loe edasi...
Sari: Cambridge Studies in the History of the People's Republic of China
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009600934)
Bringing an often-neglected aspect of modern Chinese history to the fore, Steve Smith shows how folk religion maintained a vital presence in everyday life in China after 1949. This unique history gives readers a vivid sense of life under Mao Zedong...Loe edasi...
Daisaku Ikeda, Transnationalism, and American Literature: Dialogues of the Heart examines the writings of Nichiren Buddhist philosopher, poet, and peacebuilder Daisaku Ikeda (1928-2023), focusing on how American literature and transnationalism are...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 26-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: University of Washington Press, ISBN-13: 9780295754727)
From the sixteenth to early nineteenth centuries, Neo-Confucian ideology sought to reinforce the seclusion of women within the domestic sphere, while flourishing lay Buddhism increasingly fueled their passion for visiting temples and going on dist...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 26-May-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: University of Washington Press, ISBN-13: 9780295754734)
From the sixteenth to early nineteenth centuries, Neo-Confucian ideology sought to reinforce the seclusion of women within the domestic sphere, while flourishing lay Buddhism increasingly fueled their passion for visiting temples and going on dist...Loe edasi...
This book provides insights into new developments and persistent traditions in Zen teacher training and education through the use of historical archival research and original interviews with living Zen Masters....Loe edasi...
This book introduces isang (625-702), a seminal figure in East Asian religion who founded the Korean Hwam school of Buddhism and will be of interest to researchers in a variety of fields, such as Religious Studies, Cultural Studies, Media Studies, K...Loe edasi...
This book employs cutting-edge digital and spatial methodologies to tackle the critical issue of religious site scarcity across China for five major religions: Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Islam, spanning the period from 1911 to...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 21-May-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: Routledge India, ISBN-13: 9781032909417)
This book delves deep into the lived experiences of the Tibetan diaspora, offering an insightful exploration through the intersecting lenses of politics, psychology, and culture. Drawing from the expertise of scholars, the book provides a rich, mult...Loe edasi...
The Monk’s Mindset delivers a first-of-its-kind practical approach to both mindfulness and fitness, perfect for fans of Jay Shetty and Thich Nhat Hanh.Former Theravada Buddhist monk Sam Yo is a globally recognized...Loe edasi...
May this book inspire readers to help lead meaningful lives with peace and joy The Dalai Lama Heal anxiety, isolation, deep sadness and conflict with this neuroscience-backed programme for actively practicing compassion. Imagin...Loe edasi...
