Religious Violence in Contemporary Japan

The Case of Aum Shinrikyo

Autori

• Ian Reader

Parametri

Pagine

304pagine

Tempo di lettura

11ore

• Esoterismo e religione
• Giappone
• Religione
• Saggistica
• Storia

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The book examines the transformation of Aum, a religious movement rooted in yoga, meditation, and enlightenment, into a group associated with violence. It delves into the spiritual origins of Aum and situates its evolution within contemporary Japanese religious trends, providing insights into the complex interplay between spirituality and extremism.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2000

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