Victoria, Brian
Zen at War (War and Peace Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780742539266
- author:
- Victoria, Brian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 156 mm X 233 mm
- Genre:
- Zen Buddhism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Zen at War (2nd Edition) by Brian Daizen Victoria explores the complex and often contradictory role of Zen Buddhism in Japan during World War II. Through meticulous research, the author reveals how Zen served as a foundation for the militaristic spirit displayed by the imperial Japanese military. The book also sheds light on the stories of Buddhist organizations and individuals who dared to oppose Japan's march to war, and how these groups' efforts were later transformed into "corporate Zen" in post-war Japan. This second edition includes a new chapter on the roots of Zen militarism and an epilogue that examines the potential consequences of religion and war. As interest in Buddhism grows in the West, this book offers a timely and thought-provoking exploration of a pivotal moment in history, one that is likely to spark controversy and debate.
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