Religions of China and Japan: From Confucianism to Zen
This course introduces a variety of approaches to the study of Chinese and Japanese religions. Among themes and topics pursued will be Confucian teachings, Chinese deities, myths, Guanyin, Daoism, Shinto and Zen Buddhism.
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Resources for this course
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Topics in pre-modern Chinese History |
A learning module exploring Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism, imperial China, women in Chinese society, myth and other topics |
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Analects of Confucius |
English translation of Confucius's Analects (Lun Yu) by A. Charles Muller |
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Confucius Publishing Co. Ltd |
Resource for the study of Confucius with a biography, full English translation of the Analects and other material |
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Main Concepts of Confucianism |
Useful, structured overview of key Confucian concepts |
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Confucius |
An article on the teachings of Confucius in the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy |
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Confucius |
Full article on the teachings of Confucius from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, including education, political thought and social... |
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Introduction to Confucius |
An introduction to Confucius by Xinzhong Yao |
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Women and Confucianism |
Notes, quotes and discussion points concerning the influence of Confucian ideology on the role and status of women in China |
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Exploring Chinese History |
Resource on Chinese history with sections on religions, philosophy, literature etc., including Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism and other topics |
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Chinese History Chart |
Useful historical chart showing corresponding world events and developments, with links to further information and resources, including the... |
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Mencius |
Article on Mencius (Meng Tzu/Mengzi), 4th century BC, defender of Confucius' teachings, exploring ethics, views on human nature, the heart/mind,... |
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Book of Mencius |
English translation of Mencius' works by James Legge |
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Neo-Confucianism |
Article exploring the nature and history of Neo-Confucianism, including its manifestations in Korea and Japan |
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World History Connected |
Explains Neo-Confucianism from the point of view of teaching history |
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Confucianism and Neo-Confucianism |
Article exploring the development of Confucianism and Neo-Confucianism |
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Buddhist influence on the Neo-Confucian concept of the sage |
An article exploring the cultivation of sagehood |
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Confucianism in the Edo (Tokugawa) Period |
Overview of the Neo-Confucian teachings adopted under the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1867) in Japan |
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Taoism Virtual Library |
Contains extensive links to online resources on the history and canon of Daoism, Chinese history and culture, Chinese Philosophy, reading lists/... |
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Daoism Section, Chad Hansen |
Links to resources on Daoism from Chad Hansen's Chinese Philosophy pages |
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Daoist Alchemy |
Brief outline of Daoist alchemy |
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Tao Te Ching/ Dao De Jing |
English translations of the Dao de Jing (Laozi) |
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The Daoist Canon (Daozang) |
Brief description of the Daoist Canon with references |
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Beijing White Cloud Temple (Daoism) |
Description with photos of the seat of the Chinese Daoist Association |
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Taoist Images (Daoism) |
Galleries of Daoist images, including art and photos, relating to gods, immortals and so on |
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Center for Daoist Studies |
Resource on study of Daoism with many features and links to further resources |
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British Taoist Association |
Website of the British Daoist Association |
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Daoist (Taoist) Charms |
Photos and descriptions of Daoist charms |
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Daoist Iconography Project |
University of Hawaii research database |
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Chinese Folk Religions |
Resource with links to the Door Gods, the Kitchen God, festivals and so on |
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Chinese Myths |
Resource on selected myths and fantasies |
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Chinese Temple Fairs |
Short account of Chinese temple fairs and street markets |
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Chinese Tombs and Ancestors |
British Museum resource with images and information on ancient Chinese tombs and ancestors |
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Chinese Charms and Coins |
Resource with photos on ancient Chinese charms and coins |
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Temple of Heaven |
Slide show and map of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing |
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Popular Chinese Deities |
Resource on gods worshipped by ancient Chinese farmers |
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Gods, ghosts and ancestors: folk religion in a Taiwanese village |
An online book (third edition) by David K. Jordan |
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Folk Temples and the Chinese Religious Economy |
Article from the Interdisciplinary Journal of Research on Religion |
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Chinese Popular Religion: Bibliography |
Bibliographical resource: studies of Chinese popular religion |
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Life of the Buddha |
Metropolitan Museum of Art resource depicting the life of the Buddha in art, contains slideshow and accounts |
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Buddhist philosophy and history |
A resource with links to the teachings of the Buddha, Japanese Buddhism and other aspects of Buddhist history and philosophy |
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