Charisma and Community Formation in Medieval Japan: The Case of the Yugyo-ha (1300–1700): 102 (Cornell East Asia Series) - Softcover

Thornton, S. A.

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ISBN 10: 1885445024 ISBN 13: 9781885445025

Verlag: Cornell University East Asia Program, 2010

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"By identifying key events and turning points in the development of the Yugyo-ha, Thornton describes a historical process. Rich in detail, nuanced in argument, and original in its approach... a welcome addition to the study of premodern Japanese Buddhism." * History of Religions *

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The Yugyo-ha achieved success by basing its religious authority on a combination of Pure Land mysticism and the practices of fundraising hijiri. Between 1300 and 1700, the Pure Land Buddhist religious order known as the Ippen school Yugyo-ha (later the Jishu) established itself as the leading representative of nembutsu propagation in Japan. The theme of the order's history is the development of religious authority as a result of the struggle to normalize relations among the official head, sometimes obstreperous religious, and often interfering (usually warrior) lay patrons. This study demonstrates the value of the articulation in organizational studies of Weber's concept of charisma as a successful social relationship as well as that of a chosen career determined by culture and tradition. Indeed, the success of the Yugyo-ha was due to its ability to seize on the advantages of combining the principles and practices of two existing traditions, Pure Land mysticism and the fundraising hijiri movement.

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• Verlag: Cornell University East Asia Program
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1885445024
• ISBN 13: 9781885445025
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 312