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Asian Religions


Asian Religions

A Cultural Perspective
1. Aufl.

von: Randall L. Nadeau

21,99 €

Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 16.12.2013
ISBN/EAN: 9781118471937
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 288

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<b>ASIAN RELIGIONS</b> <p><b>“A unique introduction to Asian religions, combining the scholarly rigor of an established historian of Asian religions with the willingness to engage empathetically with the traditions and to suggest that readers do the same.</b>”<i><BR>Joseph A. Adler, Kenyon College </i></br> <p><b>“Randall L. Nadeau has accomplished what only a few have tried, but which has been much needed in the study of religions. He has written a genuinely novel approach to the religions of Asia… This is a work that should find its way into Asian humanities, history, religion, and civilization courses.</b>”<i><BR>Ronnie Littlejohn, Belmont University</i> <p> This all-embracing introduction to Asian religious practices and beliefs takes a unique approach; not only does it provide a complete overview of the basic tenets of the major Asian religions, but it also demonstrates how Asian spiritualities are lived and practiced, exploring the meaning and significance they hold for believers. <p> In a series of engaging and lively chapters, the book explores the beliefs and practices of Confucianism, Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Japanese religions, including Shintō. Using a comparative approach, it highlights the contrasts between Asian and Western modes of thinking and living, and debates the influence of religion on real-world issues including work, economic growth, the environment, human rights, and gender relations. <p> Nadeau, a leading figure in this field, takes an empathetic approach to Asian religious and cultural traditions, and considers Asian spiritualities to be viable systems of belief for today’s global citizens. Integrating exercises, activities, and an appealing mixture of examples, such as novels and biographies, this refreshing book leads readers to an enhanced understanding of the ideas and practice of Asian religions, and of their continuing relevance today.
<p>List of Figures vii</p> <p>Preface ix</p> <p><b>Part I Introductory Material 1</b></p> <p>1 Religion 3</p> <p>2 Language 11</p> <p><b>Part II The Confucian Tradition 19</b></p> <p>3 Defining “Religion”: The Confucian Response 21</p> <p>4 The Religious Dimensions of Confucianism 28</p> <p>5 The Self as a Center of Relationships 36</p> <p>6 Learning to Be Human 44</p> <p>7 The Lasting Influence of Confucianism in Modern East Asia 51</p> <p><b>Part III The Taoist Tradition 59</b></p> <p>8 What Is Taoism? 61</p> <p>9 Philosophical Taoism 68</p> <p>10 Temporal Dimensions of Yin–Yang Cosmology 76</p> <p>11 Spatial Dimensions of Yin–Yang Cosmology 82</p> <p>12 Personal Dimensions of Yin–Yang Cosmology 90</p> <p>13 Taoism as a Global Religious Phenomenon 96</p> <p><b>Part IV The Hindu Tradition 103</b></p> <p>14 What Is Hinduism? 105</p> <p>15 <i>Karma-marga </i>111</p> <p>16 <i>Jnāna-marga </i>117</p> <p>17 <i>Bhakti-marga </i>123</p> <p>18 Hinduism in the Modern World 133</p> <p><b>Part V The Theravāda Buddhist Tradition 139</b></p> <p>19 Buddhism and the Buddha 141</p> <p>20 Suffering and Its Causes 149</p> <p>21 Buddhist Ethics 156</p> <p>22 The Fruits of Meditation 164</p> <p>23 Monastic Practice 171</p> <p><b>Part VI The Mahāyāna Buddhist Tradition 179</b></p> <p>24 Faith 181</p> <p>25 Principles of Zen Buddhism 189</p> <p>26 Buddhism as a Global Religion 199</p> <p><b>Part VII Japanese Religions 207</b></p> <p>27 Japanese Religion and Culture 209</p> <p>28 Shrine Shintō: Dimensions of Sacred Time and Space in Japan 218</p> <p>29 Dimensions of Religion in Modern Japan 227</p> <p><b>Part VIII Conclusions 237</b></p> <p>30 “Religion” and the Religions 239</p> <p>Appendix: Suggestions for Further Reading 246</p> <p>Glossary 255</p> <p>Index 260</p>
<p><b>Randall L. Nadeau </b> is Jennie Farris Railey King Professor of Religion at Trinity University. He has served on the board of the Society for the Study of Chinese Religion, and as chair of the Chinese Religions Group of the American Academy of Religion. He is the editor of <i>The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Chinese Religions</i> (Wiley Blackwell, 2012); author of <i>Confucianism and Taoism, a volume in Introduction to the World’s Major Religions</i> (2009), a six-volume reference work; and numerous published articles on Buddhism, religions of China and Japan, and theory and method in the study of religion. </p>
<p><b>“A unique introduction to Asian religions, combining the scholarly rigor of an established historian of Asian religions with the willingness to engage empathetically with the traditions and to suggest that readers do the same.</b>”<i><BR>Joseph A. Adler, Kenyon College </i></br> </p> <p><b>“Randall L. Nadeau has accomplished what only a few have tried, but which has been much needed in the study of religions. He has written a genuinely novel approach to the religions of Asia… This is a work that should find its way into Asian humanities, history, religion, and civilization courses.</b>”<i><BR>Ronnie Littlejohn, Belmont University</i> <p> This all-embracing introduction to Asian religious practices and beliefs takes a unique approach; not only does it provide a complete overview of the basic tenets of the major Asian religions, but it also demonstrates how Asian spiritualities are lived and practiced, exploring the meaning and significance they hold for believers. <p> In a series of engaging and lively chapters, the book explores the beliefs and practices of Confucianism, Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Japanese religions, including Shintō. Using a comparative approach, it highlights the contrasts between Asian and Western modes of thinking and living, and debates the influence of religion on real-world issues including work, economic growth, the environment, human rights, and gender relations. <p> Nadeau, a leading figure in this field, takes an empathetic approach to Asian religious and cultural traditions, and considers Asian spiritualities to be viable systems of belief for today’s global citizens. Integrating exercises, activities, and an appealing mixture of examples, such as novels and biographies, this refreshing book leads readers to an enhanced understanding of the ideas and practice of Asian religions, and of their continuing relevance today.
<p>"A unique introduction to Asian religions, combining the scholarly rigor of an established historian of Asian religions with the willingness to engage empathetically with the traditions and to suggest that readers do the same."<br />—<b>Joseph A. Adler, Kenyon College</b></p> <p>"Randall L. Nadeau has accomplished what only a few have tried, but which has been much needed in the study of religions. He has written a genuinely novel approach to the religions of Asia.... This is a work that should find its way into Asian humanities, history, religion, and civilization courses."<br />—<b>Ronnie Littlejohn, Belmont University</b></p> <p>"Comprehensive, historical, and comparative, with a clear and thoughtful focus on East Asia. The author's central interest is China, but he adds Theravada Buddhism and Japan's religions to complete the total picture. A good book for undergraduate students of Asian religions."<br />—<b>Jim Kodera, Wellesley College</b></p>

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