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

Xue Yu (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 16, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0415975115 | ISBN-13: 978-0415975117

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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About the Author

Xue Yu is Director of the Centre for the Study of Humanistic Buddhism at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 292 pages
• Publisher: Routledge (August 16, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415975115
• ISBN-13: 978-0415975117
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,772,672 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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