Buddhism, War, and Nationalism
Author | : Xue Yu |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 293 |
Release | : 2013-10-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781135487324 |
ISBN-13 | : 1135487324 |
Rating | : 4/5 (324 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Buddhism, War, and Nationalism by : Xue Yu
Download or read book Buddhism, War, and Nationalism written by Xue Yu and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-14 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.