Gill, Andrea

Shugendo: Pilgrimage and Ritual in a Japanese Folk Religion

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ISBN 13:
9781659954647
author:
Gill, Andrea
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Independently Published
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
68
Dimensions:
20.3 x 12.7 x 0.4 centimetres (0
Genre:
Religion, Eastern, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£11.01

Description

Shugendo Pilgrimage and Ritual in a Japanese Folk Religion by Andrea Gill explores the unique aspects of Shugendō, a Japanese folk religion that defies traditional notions of sacred spaces. In this book, Gill delves into the relationship between humans, gods, and nature, as well as the role of the Yamabushi, a group believed to possess sacred knowledge and live as living Buddhas. The sacred mountain plays a central role in Shugendō, serving as a threshold between the mundane and the divine. The Yamabushi, who reside in these mountains, are seen as intermediaries between the human world and the realm of the gods. This complex dynamic is at the heart of Shugendō, and Gill's work provides a nuanced understanding of this fascinating aspect of Japanese spirituality. Through her research, Gill sheds light on the practices and rituals that underpin Shugendō, revealing a rich and multifaceted tradition that continues to inspire and influence contemporary Japanese culture.

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