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Lay Buddhism in Contemporary Japan

Reiyukai Kyodan

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  • 294 pages
  • 11 hours of reading

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Through extensive fieldwork, including interviews and a survey of 2,000 members, the author explores the practices of ancestor worship and the veneration of the Lotus Sutra within Reiyukai. Founded in 1919, this religion emphasizes the spread of true Buddhism while maintaining its core beliefs despite various schisms. The analysis highlights the enduring appeal and resilience of Reiyukai's practices and teachings in contemporary society.

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Lay Buddhism in Contemporary Japan, Helen Hardacre

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2014
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