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Buddhism, War, and Nationalism: Chinese Monks in the Struggle Against Japanese Aggression 1931-1945

By (author) Xue Yu

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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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Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published date | 16 Aug 2005
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Format | Hardback
Pages | 292
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 476g
ISBN | 978-0-4159-7511-7
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BISAC | religion / buddhism / general (see also philosophy / eastern / buddhism)

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