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| #8652955 in Books | 2014-10-31 | Original language:English | 9.25 x6.25 x1.00l, | File type: PDF | 208 pages|||
A fascinating work which should prove an enduring resource in the study of Japanese religions and pilgrimage studies more generally. It is well-written, highly informative and based on much first-hand observation and hard-to-obtain Japanese sources. --
Japanese Buddhist Pilgrimage explores the ritual practice of "circulatory pilgrimages" - the visiting of many temples in a numbered sequence. Every year, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims travel such temple routes, seeking peace of mind, health and wellbeing for themselves and others as the benefits of such meritorious endeavour. This form of pilgrimage appears to be unique to Japan. The practice began centuries ago and involved visiting 33 temples devoted to the Bodhisa...
You easily download any file type for your device.Japanese Buddhist Pilgrimage | Michael Pye. A good, fresh read, highly recommended.
