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Experimental Buddhism - Innovation and Activism in Contemporary Japan (Hardcover)
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Experimental Buddhism - Innovation and Activism in Contemporary Japan (Hardcover)
Series: Topics in Contemporary Buddhism
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Based on ethnographic fieldwork and archival research, it is one of
the first studies to give readers a sense of what is happening on
the front lines as a growing number of Buddhist priests try to
reboot their roles and traditions to gain greater significance in
Japanese society. The book profiles innovative as well as
controversial responses to the challenges facing Buddhist priests.
From traditional activities (conducting memorial rituals;
supporting residences for the elderly and infirm; providing relief
for victims of natural disasters) to more creative ones
(collaborating in suicide prevention efforts; holding symposia and
concerts on temple precincts; speaking out against nuclear power
following Japan's 2011 earthquake; opening cafes, storefront
temples, and pubs; even staging fashion shows with priests on the
runway), more progressive members of Japan's Buddhist clergy are
trying to navigate a path leading towards renewed relevance in
society. An additional challenge is to avoid alienating older
patrons while trying to attract younger ones vital to the future of
their temples. The work's central theme of "experimental
Buddhism"provides a fresh perspective to understand how priests and
other individuals employ Buddhist traditions in selective and
pragmatic ways. Using these inventive approaches during a time of
crisis and transition for Japanese temple Buddhism, priests and
practitioners from all denominations seek solutions that not only
can revitalize their religious traditions but also influence
society and their fellow citizens in positive ways.
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