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  • Religion in Japan

    by George A. Cobbold ...
    In the book, Cobbold delves into the origins and practices of Shinto, the indigenous spirituality of Japan, which emphasizes the worship of kami (spirits) and the importance of rituals in daily life. He explores how Shinto coexists with Buddhism, which was introduced from China and has profoundly influenced Japanese culture and spirituality. The text highlights the syncretism between these two ... Read more

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  • The Buddhism in Japan

    by George A. Cobbold, Lafcadio Hearn ...
    Buddhism was introduced into Japan in the sixth century, but it had at first little influence on the native religion. Two centuries later a process of pacific penetration began which had some curious and important results. The missionaries of Buddhism applied to the Shinto gods a principle which had been already adopted in China. They discovered that whether Nature-gods or Man-gods they were ... Read more

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  • Christianity in Japan, and the Jesuits Missions

    History of Religion

    by George A. Cobbold, Thomas J. Campbell, Lafcadio Hearn ...
    I propose to place before the readers some account of the various Missions at work in Japan. I am enabled to do this the better from having obtained, in the course of my visit, a useful table, compiled by the Rev. H. Loomis, of the American Bible Society, Yokohama, giving statistics of the different organizations up to the beginning of the year 1893. The plan adopted by Mr. Loomis is to arrange ... Read more

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  • Religion in Japan: Shintoism, Buddhism and Christianity (Illustrated Edition)

    An illuminating study of Japan’s three major religious traditions and their influence on culture, belief, and everyday life

    by George A. Cobbold, Bauer Books ...
    A fascinating and accessible introduction to the religious traditions that have shaped Japanese history, culture, and spiritual lifeReligion in Japan: Shintoism, Buddhism and Christianity offers a compelling introduction to the complex religious landscape of Japan and to the traditions that have helped shape its history, customs, institutions, and spiritual identity.George A. Cobbold examines ... Read more

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  • Religion in Japan

    Exploring the Spiritual Tapestry of Japan

    by George A. Cobbold ...
    In "Religion in Japan," George A. Cobbold meticulously explores the intricate tapestry of religious beliefs and practices that define Japanese culture. Through a blend of historical analysis and ethnographic insights, Cobbold navigates the interconnectedness of Shinto, Buddhism, and other faiths, emphasizing their syncretism and social implications. His literary style is both accessible and ... Read more

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  • Shintoism: The Indigenous Religion of Japan

    by A. C. Underwood ...
    Originally published in 1934, this book contains a wealth of information on Shintoism, the indigenous religion of Japan, and is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of any with an interest in Japanese culture and religion. ... Read more

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  • A Short Introduction to Confucius

    by John Lord ...
    About one hundred years after the great religious movement in India under Buddha, a man was born in China who inaugurated a somewhat similar movement there, and who impressed his character and principles on three hundred millions of people. It cannot be said that he was the founder of a new religion, since he aimed only to revive what was ancient. To quote his own words, he was "a transmitter, and ... Read more

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  • Shinran and His Work

    by Arthur Lloyd ...
    It is my intention in these lectures to sketch, for my own benefit, as well as for that of my Readers, the history and doctrine of the Shinshu or “True Sect” of Japanese Buddhism, such as it is to be seen today in many parts of the Empire of Japan. The Shinshu is one of the Amida or Jodo Sects, so called either from its chief, we may say, only Deity, the Original and Unoriginated Buddha, Amitabha ... Read more

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  • Eastern Religions and Western Thought

    by Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan ...
    Eastern Religions and Western Thought by Sarvepalli RadhakrishnanPages - 392MODERN civilization with its scientific temper, humanistic spirit, and secular view of life is uprooting the world over the customs of long centuries and creating a ferment of restlessness. The new world cannot remain a con¬fused mass of needs and impulses, ambitions and activities, without any control or guidance of the ... Read more

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  • General History of Japan

    by Basile Chamberlain, Nobuta Kishimoto ...
    "The name Nihon ("Japan") seems to have been first officially employed by the Japanese government in A.D. 670. Before that time, the usual native designation of the country was Yamato, properly the name of one of the central provinces... ... Read more

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  • History of Christianity in Japan

    Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, and Protestant Missions

    by Otis Cary D.D. ...
    Despite the relatively small number of formal Christian believers in japan-less than one percent of the total population-Christianity has become and is likely to continue to be an important strand in modern Japanese culture.The Christian social message of the early decades of the twentieth century has become a lasting part of social welfare attitudes. The strong emphasis on education of the ... Read more

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  • Buddhism

    by Sir Monier Williams ...
    The first idea implied by Buddhism is intellectual enlightenment. But Buddhism has its own theory of enlightenment—its own idea of true knowledge, which it calls Bodhi, not Veda. By true knowledge it means knowledge acquired by man through his own intellectual faculties and through his own inner consciousness, instincts, and intuitions, unaided by any external or supernatural revelation of any ... Read more

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