Religion and social system of the Vīraśaiva community
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Religion and social system of the Vīraśaiva community
(Contributions to the study of anthropology, no. 8)
Greenwood Press, 1997
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  Aomori
  Iwate
  Miyagi
  Akita
  Yamagata
  Fukushima
  Ibaraki
  Tochigi
  Gunma
  Saitama
  Chiba
  Tokyo
  Kanagawa
  Niigata
  Toyama
  Ishikawa
  Fukui
  Yamanashi
  Nagano
  Gifu
  Shizuoka
  Aichi
  Mie
  Shiga
  Kyoto
  Osaka
  Hyogo
  Nara
  Wakayama
  Tottori
  Shimane
  Okayama
  Hiroshima
  Yamaguchi
  Tokushima
  Kagawa
  Ehime
  Kochi
  Fukuoka
  Saga
  Nagasaki
  Kumamoto
  Oita
  Miyazaki
  Kagoshima
  Okinawa
  Korea
  China
  Thailand
  United Kingdom
  Germany
  Switzerland
  France
  Belgium
  Netherlands
  Sweden
  Norway
  United States of America
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Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies, Kyoto Universityグローバル専攻
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [133]-141) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Using original religious-philosophical texts and sociological research, the author explores the various dimensions of the Virasaiva religious tradition. His sociological analyses of the monastic organization and social structure, the family and the community, the roles of women, and the future of the community emphasize the intricate relationship between religion and the social system. This study of a largely unknown religious community demonstrates how the followers of Virasaivism, known as Lingayats, have been adapting to the changing milieu in North America while retaining the religion's core values. Dr. Chekki shows the interplay between tradition and modernity as the Virasaivas attempt to maintain a distinct identity while adopting the ways of modern culture.
Table of Contents
Preface The Patterns of Religious Culture Vira'saivism: A Prologue 'Siva: The Vira'saiva Concept The Guru in the Vira'saiva Religious Tradition Ethical Bases of Vira'saivism Psychological Dimensions Theology of Vira'saivism Vira'saiva Philosophy The Social System and Cultural Dynamics The Social Vision of Basava The Monastic Organization Ideology and Practice: Social Equality and Inequality The Socio-Ethical Code of Conduct Family and Community, 1880-1950 Contemporary Family and Community, 1951-1996 The Status and Roles of Women The Future of the Vira'saiva Community The Community in Retrospect and Prospect Knowledge and Society Intellectuals and Culture Glossary References Index
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