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Book Announcement: Rituals of Initiation and Consecration in Premodern Japan: Power and Legitimacy in Kingship, Religion, and the Arts

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Paula

Rituals of Initiation and Consecration in Premodern Japan: Power and Legitimacy in Kingship, Religion, and the Arts Edited by Fabio Rambelli & Or Porath In premodern Japan, legitimization of power and knowledge in various contexts was sanctioned by consecration rituals … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Defining Shugendō: Critical Studies on Japanese Mountain Religion

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Paula

Defining Shugendo: Critical Studies on Japanese Mountain Religion Editor(s): Andrea Castiglioni, Fabio Rambelli, Carina Roth Defining Shugendo brings together leading international experts on Japanese mountain asceticism to discuss what has been an essential component of Japanese religions for more than a … Continue reading →

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“Shugendo Now” at the International Buddhist Film Festival

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Paula

For those of you in the San Francisco area, there’s a feature documentary tomorrow and Thursday on shugendō, Japanese mountain asceticism, in the modern age. It looks really amazing, so see the site and trailer below for more information! — … Continue reading →

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