Living Buddhist statues in early medieval and modern Japan
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Living Buddhist statues in early medieval and modern Japan
Palgrave Macmillan, 2007
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Bibliography: p. [214]-222
Includes index
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Description
A study of the surprising functions of Buddhist statues, which helped disseminate Buddhist beliefs among the populace in Tenth- and Eleventh-century Japan. Using ethnographic data drawn from present-day fieldwork and marshalling ancient textual evidence, Horton reveals the historical origins and development of modern Japanese beliefs and practices.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Living Buddhist Statues Sakamuni: Alive in this World Connected to Amida Kannon: Whatever it Takes Jizo to the Rescue Secret Buddhas, the Veiled Presence
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