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Buddhist Materiality: A Cultural History of Objects in Japanese Buddhism - Rilegato

Rambelli, Fabio

 
9780804756822: Buddhist Materiality: A Cultural History of Objects in Japanese Buddhism
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ISBN 10: 0804756821 ISBN 13: 9780804756822
Casa editrice: Stanford Univ Pr, 2007

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Throughout its history, Buddhism has developed a sophisticated philosophy of materiality, addressing the status of material objects and their role in the quest for salvation. This is an innovative book that addresses the ways in which Buddhism has conceived of, and dealt with, material objects ranging from the environment to everyday tools, ritual implements, icons, and sacred texts. Contrary to received assumptions, careful reading of original sources and study of ritual practices show that in Buddhism the realm of materiality is not simply an obstacle for spiritual pursuits but also a space for interplay in which human beings can give shape and expression to their deepest religious and spiritual ideas.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Fabio Rambelli is Professor of Japanese Religions and Cultural History and International Shinto Foundation Chair of Shinto Studies in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies Department of Religious Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara.

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Editore
Stanford Univ Pr
Data di pubblicazione
2007
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0804756821
ISBN 13 
9780804756822
Rilegatura
Copertina rigida
Numero di pagine
394
Contatto del produttore
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Persona responsabile
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