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JAPANESE BUDDHIST TEMPLES IN HAWAII: AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE By George J. Tanabe
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- Japanese Buddhist Temples in Hawaii: An Illustrated Guide
- Item Height
- 9.4 inches
- ISBN-10
- 0824836634
- Educational Level
- Adult & Further Education
- Features
- Ex-Library, Illustrated
- Level
- Advanced
- ISBN
- 9780824836634
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Hawaii Press
ISBN-10
0824836634
ISBN-13
9780824836634
eBay Product ID (ePID)
121724578
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Japanese Buddhist Temples in Hawaii : an Illustrated Guide
Subject
Buddhism / General (See Also Philosophy / Buddhist), Buildings / Religious, United States / West / Pacific (Ak, CA, Hi, Or, Wa)
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Travel, Religion, Architecture
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight
24.1 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2012-010484
Illustrated
Yes
Edition Description
Illustrated edition
Synopsis
Upon entering a Japanese Buddhist temple in Hawai'i, most people--whether first-time visitors or lifelong members--are overwhelmed by the elaborate and complex display of golden ornaments, intricately carved altar tables and incense burners, and images of venerable masters and bodhisattvas. These objects, as well as the architectural elements of the temple itself, have meanings that are often hidden in ancient symbolisms. This book, written by two local authorities on Japanese art and religion, provides a thorough yet accessible overview of Buddhism in Hawai'i followed by a temple-by-temple guide to the remaining structures across the state. Introductory chapters cover the basic history, teachings, and practices of various denominations and the meanings of objects commonly found in temples. Taken together, they form a short primer on Buddhism in Japan and Hawai'i. The heart of the book is a narrative description of the ninety temples still extant in Hawai'i. Augmented by over 350 color photographs, each entry begins with historical background information and continues with descriptions of architecture, sanctuaries, statuary and ritual implements, columbariums, and grounds. Appended at the end is a chart listing each temple's denomination, membership number, and architectural type. While many Buddhist temples in Hawai'i are active social and religious centers, a good number are in serious decline. In addition to being an introduction to Buddhism and a guide book, Japanese Buddhist Temples in Hawai'i is an indispensable historical record of what exists today and what may be gone tomorrow. It will appeal to temple members, pilgrims, residents and tourists interested in local cultural and historic sites, and historians of Buddhism in Hawai'i.
LC Classification Number
BQ6377.H3T35 2013
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