BONDS OF THE DEAD - TEMPLES, BURIAL AND THETRANSFORMATION OF CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE BUDDHISM

Explore the profound insights of Japanese Buddhism with "Bonds of the Dead: Temples, Burial and the Transformation of Contemporary Japanese Buddhism" by Mark Michael Rowe. Published by The University of Chicago Press in 2011, this compelling hardback edition spans 256 pages and delves into the often-overlooked relationship between death and spiritual practice in Japan.

Rowe challenges the popular perception of priests seeking enlightenment in remote mountain temples, revealing that the heart of Japanese Buddhism lies in its approach to death. Through an in-depth investigation of evolving burial practices, this book uncovers how temple Buddhism is perceived and transformed in modern Japan. Ideal for scholars and those interested in the intersections of culture, religion, and mortality, "Bonds of the Dead" offers a unique perspective on the significance of death in shaping contemporary Buddhist practices.