Tracing the Itinerant Path - Jishū Nuns of Medieval Japan

Women have long been active supporters and promoters of Buddhist rituals and functions, but their importance in the operations of Buddhist schools has often been minimized. Chin'ichibo, a nun who taught male and female disciples is considered an anomaly. However this book argues that Chin'ichibo is in fact an example of her time.

About the author

Caitilin Griffiths teaches premodern Japanese history and culture at the University of Toronto.

Summary

Women have long been active supporters and promoters of Buddhist rituals and functions, but their importance in the operations of Buddhist schools has often been minimized. Chin'ichibo, a nun who taught male and female disciples is considered an anomaly. However this book argues that Chin'ichibo is in fact an example of her time.

Product details

• Authors: Caitilin J Griffiths, Caitilin J. Griffiths
• Assisted by: Richard K Payne (Editor), Richard K. Payne (Editor)
• Publisher: University of hawaii press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2018
• EAN: 9780824879341
• ISBN: 978-0-8248-7934-1
• No. of pages: 232
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 229 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 386 g
• Series: Pure Land Buddhist Studies; Pure Land Buddhist Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous