A compelling history of the contradictory, often militaristic, role of Zen Buddhism, this book meticulously documents the close and previously unknown support of a supposedly peaceful religion for Japanese militarism throughout World War II. Drawing on the writings and speeches of leading Zen masters and scholars, Brian Victoria shows that Zen served as a powerful foundation for the fanatical and suicidal spirit displayed by the imperial Japanese military. At the same time, the author recounts the dramatic and tragic ...
Read More
A compelling history of the contradictory, often militaristic, role of Zen Buddhism, this book meticulously documents the close and previously unknown support of a supposedly peaceful religion for Japanese militarism throughout World War II. Drawing on the writings and speeches of leading Zen masters and scholars, Brian Victoria shows that Zen served as a powerful foundation for the fanatical and suicidal spirit displayed by the imperial Japanese military. At the same time, the author recounts the dramatic and tragic stories of the handful of Buddhist organizations and individuals that dared to oppose Japan's march to war. He follows this history up through recent apologies by several Zen sects for their support of the war and the way support for militarism was transformed into 'corporate Zen' in postwar Japan. The second edition includes a substantive new chapter on the roots of Zen militarism and an epilogue that explores the potentially volatile mix of religion and war. With the increasing interest in Buddhism in the West, this book is as timely as it is certain to be controversial.
Read Less
Add this copy of Zen at War to cart. $55.83, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2006 by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Edition:
2006, Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
Add this copy of Zen at War Format: Paperback to cart. $57.84, new condition, Sold by indoo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Avenel, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2006 by Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury.
Edition:
2006, Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
Add this copy of Zen at War to cart. $60.15, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2006 by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Edition:
2006, Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
Add this copy of Zen at War to cart. $67.95, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2006 by Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury.
Edition:
2006, Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
Add this copy of Zen at War to cart. $117.05, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Weatherhill.
Add this copy of Zen at War (2nd Edition) to cart. $118.19, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2006 by Rowman & Littlefield Publisher.
Edition:
2006, Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
