Zen at War. Second Edition, Paperback/Brian Daizen Victoria

Presenting a history of the contradictory, often militaristic, role of Zen Buddhism, this book documents the unknown support of a supposedly peaceful religion for Japanese militarism throughout World War II. It draws on the writings and speeches of leading Zen masters and scholars. Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Author(s): Brian Daizen Victoria Number of pages: 304 Collection: War and Peace Library Publication date: 2006 Dimensions: 227 x 155 x 22 Cover type: Paperback / softback