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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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2012-09-27 15:03
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Link 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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Link Analects of Confucius

English translation of Confucius's Analects (Lun Yu) by A. Charles Muller

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Link 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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Link Main Concepts of Confucianism

Useful, structured overview of key Confucian concepts

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Link Confucius

An article on the teachings of Confucius in the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy 

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Link Confucius

Full article on the teachings of Confucius from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, including education, political thought and social...

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Link Introduction to Confucius

An introduction to Confucius by Xinzhong Yao 

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Link 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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Link 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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Link 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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Link 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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Link Book of Mencius

English translation of Mencius' works by James Legge

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Link Neo-Confucianism

Article exploring the nature and history of Neo-Confucianism, including its manifestations in Korea and Japan

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Link World History Connected

Explains Neo-Confucianism from the point of view of teaching history

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Link Confucianism and Neo-Confucianism

Article exploring the development of Confucianism and Neo-Confucianism 

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Link Buddhist influence on the Neo-Confucian concept of the sage

An article exploring the cultivation of sagehood

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Link 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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Link 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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Link Daoism Section, Chad Hansen

Links to resources on Daoism from Chad Hansen's Chinese Philosophy pages

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Link Daoist Alchemy

Brief outline of Daoist alchemy

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Link Tao Te Ching/ Dao De Jing

English translations of the Dao de Jing (Laozi)

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Link The Daoist Canon (Daozang)

Brief description of the Daoist Canon with references

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Link Beijing White Cloud Temple (Daoism)

Description with photos of the seat of the Chinese Daoist Association

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Link Taoist Images (Daoism)

Galleries of Daoist images, including art and photos, relating to gods, immortals and so on 

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Link Center for Daoist Studies

Resource on study of Daoism with many features and links to further resources

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Link British Taoist Association

Website of the British Daoist Association

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Link Daoist (Taoist) Charms

Photos and descriptions of Daoist charms

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Link Daoist Iconography Project

University of Hawaii research database

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Link Chinese Folk Religions

Resource with links to the Door Gods, the Kitchen God, festivals and so on

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Link Chinese Myths

Resource on selected myths and fantasies

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Link Chinese Temple Fairs

Short account of Chinese temple fairs and street markets

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Link Chinese Tombs and Ancestors

British Museum resource with images and information on ancient Chinese tombs and ancestors

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Link Chinese Charms and Coins

Resource with photos on ancient Chinese charms and coins

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Link Temple of Heaven

Slide show and map of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing

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Link Popular Chinese Deities

Resource on gods worshipped by ancient Chinese farmers

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Link Gods, ghosts and ancestors: folk religion in a Taiwanese village

An online book (third edition) by David K. Jordan

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Link Folk Temples and the Chinese Religious Economy

Article from the Interdisciplinary Journal of Research on Religion 

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Link Chinese Popular Religion: Bibliography

Bibliographical resource: studies of Chinese popular religion 

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Link 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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Link 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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