Japanese religion and philosophy 3600-19-JAW2-RFJ4
The lecture will explain the most important concepts and theories of Buddhism and the differences between Great Vehicle and Small Vehicle Buddhism. An outline of the history of Buddhism in Japan will be presented, as well as the doctrine of the schools of esoteric Buddhism sects (tendai and shingon), sects belonging to the Amidist current (jōdoshū, jōdo shinshū, yūzū nenbutsushū, jishū) to the Zen (rinzaishū, sōtōshū, ōbakushū). The doctrine of the Nichiren school (nichirenshū,) also known as the Lotus Sutra school (hokkeshū) and the related Association for the Promotion of Values (Sōka Gakkai) will also be discussed. Particular attention will be paid to the philosophy of the Zen school of Buddhism, which has had a huge influence on many areas of Japanese culture.
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Term 2024L:
The lecture will explain the most important concepts and theories of Buddhism and the differences between Great Vehicle and Small Vehicle Buddhism. An outline of the history of Buddhism in Japan will be presented, as well as the doctrine of the schools of esoteric Buddhism sects (tendai and shingon), sects belonging to the Amidist current (jōdoshū, jōdo shinshū, yūzū nenbutsushū, jishū) to the Zen (rinzaishū, sōtōshū, ōbakushū). The doctrine of the Nichiren school (nichirenshū,) also known as the Lotus Sutra school (hokkeshū) and the related Association for the Promotion of Values (Sōka Gakkai) will also be discussed. Particular attention will be paid to the philosophy of the Zen school of Buddhism, which has had a huge influence on many areas of Japanese culture. |
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge - Alumnus knows and understands
K
the place and importance of Japanese Studies studies in the humanities and their specificity in relation to the subject and methodology
K_W02
has organized general knowledge (including terminology, theory and methodology) in the scope of cultural studies
K_W03
knows and understands basic philosophical trends and terms as well as the role of philosophical reflection in culture shaping processes
Skills - Alumnus is able to
K_U01
search for, analyze, evaluate and use information from different sources
K_U03
use the basic terminology from the domain of philosophy and religion of Japan
K_U09
can use the knowledge of socio-cultural issues of Japan in typical professional situations
Social competence: Alumnus is prepared to
K_K05
make others aware of the cultural distinctness and its religious, philosophical, traditional and historical roots and its significance for understanding modern world
K_K06
sees the need of dialogue between cultures
K_K07
is aware of significance the culture of Japan have for the culture of the world
Assessment criteria
Written examination after 3rd and 4th semester
Written Exam 100% (questions regarding the content of the lecture)
Required presence, a student can be absent only twice without any certificate.
Practical placement
none
Bibliography
Wiesław Kotański, Zarys dziejów religii w Japonii (The Outline of Japanese Religons), Warszawa 1963
Wiesław Kotański, W kręgu shintoizmu (Shintō and its context) t.I i t.II, Warszawa 1995
Jolanta Tubielewicz, Mitologia Japonii (Mythology of Japan), Warszawa 1977
Hori Ichirō, Folk Religion in Japan, University of Tokyo Press, Tokio 1968
Kojiki, czyli księga dawnych wydarzeń (The Records of Ancient Matters), przekład i przypisy: Wiesław Kotański, PIW, Warszawa 1986
Kitagawa Joseph, Religion in Japanese History, Columbia University Press, New York 1966
Nihon no kamigami no jiten (Dictionary of Japanese gods), red. Sonoda Minoru, Mogi Sakae, Gakken, Tokio 2004
Kotański Wiesław, Japońskie opowieści o bogach (Japanese stories about gods), Iskry, Warszawa 1983
Plutschow Herbert, Matsuri. The Festivals of Japan, Japan Library, Avon 1996
Suwa Haruo, Nihon no matsuri to geinō (Japanese festivals and performative arts), Yoshikawa Hiroshi Bunkan, Tokio 1998
Hisamatsu Shin’ichi, Tōyōteki mu (Nothingness in the East), Kōdansha, Tōkyō 1987
Hisamatsu Shin’ichi, Bukkyō kōza (Lectures on Buddhism), Hōzōkan, Kyōto 1990-1991
Kozyra Agnieszka, Filozofia zen (Zen Philosophy), PWN, Warszawa 2004
Suzuki T. Daisetsu, Zen no shisōshi kenkyū (Studies on zen philosophy), Matsugaoka Bunko, Tōkyō 1968
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Term 2024L:
Wiesław Kotański, Zarys dziejów religii w Japonii (The Outline of Japanese Religons), Warszawa 1963 |
Notes
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Term 2024L:
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