Zen at War

Presenting a history of the contradictory, often militaristic, role of Zen Buddhism, this book documents the unknown support of a supposedly peaceful religion for Japanese militarism throughout World War II. It draws on the writings and speeches of leading Zen masters and scholars.

• | By (Author): Brian Daizen Victoria
• | Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• | Publication Date: Aug 22, 2006
• | Country of Publication: United States
• | Number of Pages: 304 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0742539261
• | ISBN-13: 9780742539266