Asian Religions – A Cultural Perspective
A Cultural Perspective
Samenvatting
This lively introduction offers a complete overview of the main Asian religions, their traditions and contemporary relevance, and how they are lived and practiced today.
Provides readers with an all–embracing introduction to Asian religions, covering each of the main traditions in a style that is lively and distinctive
Focuses on Asian religions as lived and practiced by real people, leading readers to a deeper understanding of Asian spiritualities and traditions, and their contemporary relevance
Uses exercises, activities, and an appealing mixture of examples, such as novels, throughout the book, to both inform and engage readers
Employs a comparative approach, highlighting the contrasts between Asian and Western modes of thinking and living
Debates the influence of religion on real–world issues including work, economic growth, the environment, human rights, and gender relations
Written by an acclaimed scholar in this field, who is able to draw on his remarkable knowledge across all relevant religious traditions
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Inhoudsopgave
<p>Preface ix</p>
<p>Part I Introductory Material 1</p>
<p>1 Religion 3</p>
<p>2 Language 11</p>
<p>Part II The Confucian Tradition 19</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>Part III The Taoist Tradition 59</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>Part IV The Hindu Tradition 103</p>
<p>14 What Is Hinduism? 105</p>
<p>15 Karma–marga 111</p>
<p>16 Jñâna–marga 117</p>
<p>17 Bhakti–marga 123</p>
<p>18 Hinduism in the Modern World 133</p>
<p>Part V The Theravâda Buddhist Tradition 139</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>Part VI The Mahâyâna Buddhist Tradition 179</p>
<p>24 Faith 181</p>
<p>25 Principles of Zen Buddhism 189</p>
<p>26 Buddhism as a Global Religion 199</p>
<p>Part VII Japanese Religions 207</p>
<p>27 Japanese Religion and Culture 209</p>
<p>28 Shrine Shintô: Dimensions of Sacred Time and Space in Japan 218</p>
<p>29 Dimensions of Religion in Modern Japan 227</p>
<p>Part VIII Conclusions 237</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>
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