RT Book
T1 The Revolution of Buddhist Modernism: Jōdo Shin Thought and Politics, 1890-1962
T2 Pure Land Buddhist Studies
A1 Schroeder, Jeff
A2 Payne, Richard K.
LA English
PP Honolulu
PB University of Hawaii Press
YR 2022
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1818924420
AB Reacting to nineteenth-century forces of colonialism and globalization, Buddhist reformers across Asia strove to modernize Buddhist teachings, practices, and institutions. "Buddhist modernism" was typically characterized by disbelief in the supernatural, rejection of ritual, deinstitutionalization, and egalitarianism. The Revolution of Buddhist Modernism provides an account of the upheaval that took place within the world of Japanese Jōdo Shin (True Pure Land) Buddhism when scholar-priest Kiyozawa Manshi (1863-1903) initiated modernist reforms. Kiyozawa and his disciples, especially Soga Ryōjin and Kaneko Daiei, reenvisioned Pure Land teachings as a path to awakening in the present world rather than rebirth in a faraway Pure Land after death. This doctrinal reinterpretation led to a range of revolutionary institutional reforms, including new experiential methods of Buddhist studies, democratization of sect institutions, and enhanced cooperation with Japan's imperialist state.By combining intellectual history with institutional history, The Revolution of Buddhist Modernism reveals deep connections between Buddhist thought, Buddhist institutions, and national and global politics. It tracks the chaotic, fascinating history by which modernist Buddhist ideas came to be grounded in Buddhist institutions and authoritative for Buddhist communities, offering readers a compelling, ground-level view of Buddhist modernism-and traditionalism-in action
CN BQ8712.9.J3
SN 9780824894719
K1 Buddhism and politics : Japan
K1 Shin (Sect) : Political aspects : Japan
K1 Shin (Sect) : Japan : History
K1 RELIGION / Buddhism / History
DO 10.1515/9780824894719