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Living Buddhist Statues in Early Medieval and Modern Japan [PDF ebook]

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A study of the surprising functions of Buddhist statues, which helped disseminate Buddhist beliefs among the populace in Tenth- and Eleventh-century Japan. Using ethnographic data drawn from present-day fieldwork and marshalling ancient textual evidence, Horton reveals the historical origins and development of modern Japanese beliefs and practices.

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Introduction: Living Buddhist Statues Sakamuni: Alive in this World Connected to Amida Kannon: Whatever it Takes Jizo to the Rescue Secret Buddhas, the Veiled Presence

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SARAH J. HORTON is Assistant Professor in the Department of Religious Studies, Macalester College, USA.

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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 232 ● ISBN 9780230607149 ● File size 1.9 MB ● Publisher Palgrave Macmillan US ● City New York ● Country US ● Published 2007 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 2306863 ● Copy protection Social DRM

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