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War Remembrance in Japan's Buddhist Cemeteries, Part II: Transforming War Criminals into Martyrs: 'True Words' on Mt. Kōya

An article analyzing how postwar memorialization on Mt. Kōya reframed executed war criminals as martyrs within Shingon Buddhist commemorative practice.

Author: Brian Daizen Victoria
Type: Journal
Written: 2015
Edition: 2015
Publisher: The Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus
Language: English
Tradition: Shingon

Where to find it

The Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus — Victoria, 'War Remembrance in Japan's Buddhist Cemeteries, Part II', Vol. 13/34 (2015)