The Culture of Secrecy in Japanese Religion

Bernhard (Austrian Academy of Science, Austria) Scheid, Mark (University of Oslo, Norway) Teeuwen

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2006

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This fascinating collection traces the secret characteristics and practices in Japanese religion and analyzes the decline of religious esotericism in Japan. The contributors examine the impact of Esoteric Buddhism on Japanese culture, exploring its centrality to Japan’s ‘culture of secrecy’.

ISBN-13
9780415387132
ISBN-10
0415387132
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year
2006
Publication date
2006-09-13
Pages
416
Dimensions
234x156x
Weight
930