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In 'The Buddhist goddess Marishiten', David A. Hall provides an in-depth exploration of the Buddhist cult of the warrior goddess Marici; its evolution in India, China, and Japan; its texts and their audience; its rituals; and, finally, its efficacy as experienced by the Japanese warrior class-the bushi or samurai. In examining the psychological effects of these rituals on the Japanese warrior this volume moves beyond a narrowly focused examination of a religious cult. David A. Hall convincingly explains how these rituals aimed at preparing the warrior for combat and acted as an antidote for the toxicity of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) when the warrior returned from the battlefield.
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Samurai, Buddhism, japan, Buddhism, china, Cult, History, Religious life, Buddhismus, KultEdition | Availability |
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The Buddhist goddess Marishiten: a study of the evolution and impact of her cult on the Japanese warrior
2014, Brill
in Multiple languages
9004250107 9789004250109
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Buddhist Goddess Marishiten: A Study of the Evolution and Impact of Her Cult on the Japanese Warrior
2013, BRILL
in English
9004252665 9789004252660
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