Zen in the Art of Funerals: Ritual Salvation in Japanese Buddhism

Zen in the Art of Funerals: Ritual Salvation in Japanese Buddhism

Funeral rituals rarely appear in descriptions of Zen art or Zen practice, but the art of Buddhist funerals in Japan is very Zen. The historical development of Zen in the art of Japanese funerals is discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:History of religions 1992-11, Vol.32 (2), p.146-164
1. Verfasser: Bodiford, William M.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Asian religions
Buddhism
Buddism
Ceremonies
Enlightenment
Funerals
Funerary rituals
History
History and sciences of religions
Japan
Meditation
Monks
Ordination
Religion
Religious rituals
Ritual
Spirituality
Zen
Zen Buddhism
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Zusammenfassung:Funeral rituals rarely appear in descriptions of Zen art or Zen practice, but the art of Buddhist funerals in Japan is very Zen. The historical development of Zen in the art of Japanese funerals is discussed.
ISSN:0018-2710
1545-6935
DOI:10.1086/463322