Social Problems in Modern Japan from Buddhism and Shintoism
Document Type
Panel Presentation
Start Date
20-4-2018 10:45 AM
End Date
20-4-2018 12:00 PM
Keywords
Ostracization, Kami, rituals
Biography
Born in the tiny town of Point Pleasant WV, Christian seeks to broaden his horizons and use language to understand the world beyond his upbringing.
Major
Japanese
Advisor for this project
Natsuki Anderson
Abstract
Abstract: Japanese society is being influenced by the mindsets of the past. Traditional concepts that have been passed on through Buddhism and Shintoism are holding Japan back from making forward social progress. This project examines how Buddhism and Shintoism have impacted the lives of contemporary Japanese society. Discussion focuses on ostracization based on occupation and neglection of western medicine in favor of spiritual cure. The efforts should be made to make religious backgrounds more visible so the general public does not blindly partake in socially limiting or suppressing procedures.
Social Problems in Modern Japan from Buddhism and Shintoism
Abstract: Japanese society is being influenced by the mindsets of the past. Traditional concepts that have been passed on through Buddhism and Shintoism are holding Japan back from making forward social progress. This project examines how Buddhism and Shintoism have impacted the lives of contemporary Japanese society. Discussion focuses on ostracization based on occupation and neglection of western medicine in favor of spiritual cure. The efforts should be made to make religious backgrounds more visible so the general public does not blindly partake in socially limiting or suppressing procedures.
