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If the past hundred years will be remembered as a century of war,
Asia is surely central to that story. Tracing the course of
conflicts throughout the region, this groundbreaking volume is the
first to explore systematically the nexus of war and state
terrorism. Challenging states' definitions of terrorism, which
routinely exclude their own behavior, the book focuses especially
on the nature of Japanese and American wars and crimes of war. The
authors also assess significant acts of terror instigated by other
Asian nations including China, Cambodia, and Indonesia. Offering a
rare comparative perspective, the authors consider how state terror
leads to massive civilian casualties, crimes of war, and crimes
against humanity. In counterbalance, they discuss anti-war and
anti-nuclear movements and international efforts to protect human
rights, and the interwoven issues of responsibility, impunity, and
memory. Interdisciplinary and deeply informed by global
perspectives, this volume will resonate with readers searching for
a deeper understanding of an epoch that has been dominated by war
and terror.
This is a manifesto for a more active, compassionate, and socially engaged Buddhism—one grounded in the Buddha's original intention. The New Buddhism asserts that Buddha was a radical critic of society, and that his vision of a new social order transcended racial and economic divisions. Brazier takes a new look at many aspects of Buddhism and reinterprets them in light of the Buddha's social aims. Western and Eastern visions of enlightenment are juxtaposed, and the author draws a line between 'extinction Buddhism' and 'liberation Buddhism'—the former seeks to release the individual from the world, while the latter seeks to perfect the world by freeing it from the forces of greed, hatred, and delusion. The New Buddhism states clearly and boldly that Buddhism should be—and originally was—about engagement with the world. This illuminating guide brings Buddhism to the West and into contemporary life in an accessible and thought-provoking way. It shows that for genuine renewal, Buddhism must be about more than contemplation and personal growth but also about the practice of truth, and having compassion for all.
A compelling history of the contradictory, often militaristic, role
of Zen Buddhism, this book meticulously documents the close and
previously unknown support of a supposedly peaceful religion for
Japanese militarism throughout World War II. Drawing on the
writings and speeches of leading Zen masters and scholars, Brian
Victoria shows that Zen served as a powerful foundation for the
fanatical and suicidal spirit displayed by the imperial Japanese
military. At the same time, the author recounts the dramatic and
tragic stories of the handful of Buddhist organizations and
individuals that dared to oppose Japan's march to war. He follows
this history up through recent apologies by several Zen sects for
their support of the war and the way support for militarism was
transformed into 'corporate Zen' in postwar Japan. The second
edition includes a substantive new chapter on the roots of Zen
militarism and an epilogue that explores the potentially volatile
mix of religion and war. With the increasing interest in Buddhism
in the West, this book is as timely as it is certain to be
controversial.
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