{"product_id":"asian-religions-a-cultural-perspective-hardback-9781118471975","title":"Asian Religions; A Cultural Perspective (Hardback) 9781118471975","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAsian Religions\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Cultural Perspective\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A unique introduction to Asian religions, combining the scholarly rigor of an established historian of Asian religions with the willingness to engage empathetically with the traditions and to suggest that readers do the same.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJoseph A. Adler, Kenyon College\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Randall L. Nadeau has accomplished what only a few have tried, but which has been much needed in the study of religions. He has written a genuinely novel approach to the religions of Asia.... This is a work that should find its way into Asian humanities, history, religion, and civilization courses.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eRonnie Littlejohn, Belmont University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Comprehensive, historical, and comparative, with a clear and thoughtful focus on East Asia. The author's central interest is China, but he adds Theravada Buddhism and Japan's religions to complete the total picture. A good book for undergraduate students of Asian religions.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJim Kodera, Wellesley College\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRandall L. Nadeau (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118471975, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 3 January 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e280 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 16 x 1.8 cm, 0.49 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIAN RELIGIONS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A unique introduction to Asian religions, combining the scholarly rigor of an established historian of Asian religions with the willingness to engage empathetically with the traditions and to suggest that readers do the same.\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoseph A. Adler, Kenyon College \u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Randall L. Nadeau has accomplished what only a few have tried, but which has been much needed in the study of religions. He has written a genuinely novel approach to the religions of Asia… This is a work that should find its way into Asian humanities, history, religion, and civilization courses.\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRonnie Littlejohn, Belmont University\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This all-embracing introduction to Asian religious practices and beliefs takes a unique approach; not only does it provide a complete overview of the basic tenets of the major Asian religions, but it also demonstrates how Asian spiritualities are lived and practiced, exploring the meaning and significance they hold for believers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In a series of engaging and lively chapters, the book explores the beliefs and practices of Confucianism, Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Japanese religions, including Shintō. Using a comparative approach, it highlights the contrasts between Asian and Western modes of thinking and living, and debates the influence of religion on real-world issues including work, economic growth, the environment, human rights, and gender relations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Nadeau, a leading figure in this field, takes an empathetic approach to Asian religious and cultural traditions, and considers Asian spiritualities to be viable systems of belief for today’s global citizens. Integrating exercises, activities, and an appealing mixture of examples, such as novels and biographies, this refreshing book leads readers to an enhanced understanding of the ideas and practice of Asian religions, and of their continuing relevance today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of Figures vii  \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Introductory Material 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Religion 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Language 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II The Confucian Tradition 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Defining “Religion”: The Confucian Response 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 The Religious Dimensions of Confucianism 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Self as a Center of Relationships 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Learning to Be Human 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 The Lasting Influence of Confucianism in Modern East Asia 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III The Taoist Tradition 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 What Is Taoism? 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Philosophical Taoism 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Temporal Dimensions of Yin–Yang Cosmology 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Spatial Dimensions of Yin–Yang Cosmology 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Personal Dimensions of Yin–Yang Cosmology 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Taoism as a Global Religious Phenomenon 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV The Hindu Tradition 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 What Is Hinduism? 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Karma-marga 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Jñâna-marga 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Bhakti-marga 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Hinduism in the Modern World 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V The Theravâda Buddhist Tradition 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Buddhism and the Buddha 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Suffering and Its Causes 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Buddhist Ethics 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 The Fruits of Meditation 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Monastic Practice 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI The Mahâyâna Buddhist Tradition 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Faith 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Principles of Zen Buddhism 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Buddhism as a Global Religion 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII Japanese Religions 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Japanese Religion and Culture 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Shrine Shintô: Dimensions of Sacred Time and Space in Japan 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Dimensions of Religion in Modern Japan 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VIII Conclusions 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 “Religion” and the Religions 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Suggestions for Further Reading 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 260\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Religion \u0026amp; beliefs [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Religion \u0026amp; beliefs\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Religion%20\u0026amp;%20beliefs%20%5BHR%5D%22\"\u003eHR\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52417776943384,"sku":"9781118471975","price":69.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781118471975.jpg?v=1784508607","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/asian-religions-a-cultural-perspective-hardback-9781118471975","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}