Buddhism, War, and Nationalism : Chinese Monks in the Struggle Against Japanese Aggression 1931-1945 - East Asia: History, Politics, Sociology and Culture

Yu, Xue

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This thesis examines the doctrinal grounds and different approaches to working out this "new Buddhist tradition," a startling contrast to the teachings of non-violence and compassion which have made Buddhism known as a religion of peace. In scores of articles as war approached in 1936-37, new monks searched and reinterpreted scripture, making controversial arguments for ideas like "compassionate killing" which would justify participating in war.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780415802307
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Imprint:	Routledge
Pub date:	07 Apr 2011
DEWEY:	294.337273095109043
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	292
Weight:	440g
Height:	152mm
Width:	229mm
Spine width:	17mm