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The Seven Tengu Scrolls: Evil And The Rhetoric Of Legitimacy In Medieval Japanese Buddhism,New
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This Is A Study Of Visual And Textual Images Of The Mythical Creature Tengu From The Late Heian (8971185) To The Late Kamakura (11851333) Periods. Popularly Depicted As Halfbird, Halfhuman Creatures With Beaks Or Long Noses, Wings, And Human Bodies, Tengu Today Are Commonly Seen As Guardian Spirits Associated With The Mountain Ascetics Known As Yamabushi. In The Medieval Period, However, The Character Of Tengu Most Often Had A Darker, More Malevolent Aspect. Haruko Wakabashi Focuses In This Study Particularly On Tengu As Manifestations Of The Buddhist Concept Of Mara (Or Ma), The Personification Of Evil In The Form Of The Passions And Desires That Are Obstacles To Enlightenment. Her Larger Aim Is To Investigate The Use Of Evil In The Rhetoric Of Buddhist Institutions Of Medieval Japan. Through A Close Examination Of Tengu That Appear In Various Forms And Contexts, Wakabayashi Considers The Functions Of A Discourse On Evil As Defined By The Buddhist Clergy To Justify Their Position And Marginalize Others.Early Chapters Discuss Buddhist Appropriations Of Tengu During The Late Twelfth And Thirteenth Centuries In Relation To The Concept Of Ma. Multiple Interpretations Of Ma Developed In Response To Changes In Society And Challenges To The Buddhist Community, Which Recruited Tengu In Its Efforts To Legitimize Its Institutions. The Highlight Of The Work Discusses In Detail The Thirteenthcentury Narrative Scroll Tengu Zoshi (Also Known As The Shichi Tengue, Or The Seven Tengu Scrolls), In Which Monks From Prominent Temples In Nara And Kyoto And Leaders Of New Buddhist Sects (Pure Land And Zen) Are Depicted As Tengu. Through A Close Analysis Of The Tengu Zoshis Pictures And Text, The Author Reveals One Aspect Of The Critique Against Kamakura Buddhism And How Tengu Images Were Used To Express This In The Late Thirteenth Century. She Concludes With A Reexamination Of The Meaning Of Tengu And A Discussion Of How Ma Was Essentially Socially Constructed Not Only To Explain The Problems That Plague This World, But Also To Justify The Existence Of An Institution That Depended On The Presence Of Evil For Its Survival.Drawing On A Wide Range Of Primary Sources, Wakabayashi Provides A Thoughtful And Innovative Analysis Of History And Religion Through Art. The Seven Tengu Scrolls Will Therefore Appeal To Those With An Interest In Japanese Art, History, And Religion, As Well As In Interdisciplinary Approaches To Sociocultural History.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of 'The Seven Tengu Scrolls'? A: The book examines the visual and textual representations of tengu in medieval Japanese Buddhism, particularly their role as manifestations of the Buddhist concept of Māra, which personifies evil.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Seven Tengu Scrolls'? A: The author is Haruko Wakabayashi, who provides a detailed analysis of history and religion through art.
- Q: What are tengu, as discussed in the book? A: Tengu are mythical creatures depicted as half-bird, half-human and are often associated with guardian spirits in Japanese folklore, particularly linked to mountain ascetics.
- Q: What time period does the book cover regarding the depiction of tengu? A: The book focuses on the late Heian period (897–1185) to the late Kamakura period (1185–1333).
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Seven Tengu Scrolls'? A: The book explores themes of evil, Buddhism's rhetorical strategies, and the social construction of concepts like Māra during the medieval period.
- Q: How does the author analyze the Tengu zōshi scroll? A: Wakabayashi provides a close analysis of the Tengu zōshi’s images and text to critique Kamakura Buddhism and its institutions.
- Q: Is 'The Seven Tengu Scrolls' suitable for those interested in Japanese art? A: Yes, the book appeals to readers interested in Japanese art, history, and religion, offering an interdisciplinary approach.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'The Seven Tengu Scrolls' published? A: The book was published on April 30, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Seven Tengu Scrolls' contain? A: The book contains 224 pages.