The World of Spirit Pacification: Issues of State and Religion
This essay examines the role of "spirit pacification" (chinkon) in Japanese history, focusing on developments in the medieval period. It begins with a historical sketch of the cults of vengeful spirits (goryō), examines how the exoteric-esoteric system (kenmitsu taisei) managed these cults...
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| Type de support: | Électronique Article |
| Langue: | Anglais |
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Nanzan Institute
[1996]
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Japanese journal of religious studies
Année: 1996, Volume: 23, Numéro: 3/4, Pages: 321-351 |
| Sujets non-standardisés: | B
Shrine Shinto
B Buddhism B Ceremonies B Deities B Medieval Period B Religious Studies B Religious rituals B Cults |
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| Résumé: | This essay examines the role of "spirit pacification" (chinkon) in Japanese history, focusing on developments in the medieval period. It begins with a historical sketch of the cults of vengeful spirits (goryō), examines how the exoteric-esoteric system (kenmitsu taisei) managed these cults, and concludes with comments on the relevance of this topic with regard to Shinto in contemporary Japan and the "Yasukuni Problem." |
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| Contient: | Enthalten in: Japanese journal of religious studies
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