REL130 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Surplice, Tonsure
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In this course we will be studying religious beliefs in various parts of asia. Buddhism can be seen in various parts of asia such as china and japan as the most popular. Throughout this course we will take a look at both. We will be asking ourselves many questions. Is there a difference in the celebration of buddhism between japanese and chinese cultures. Dress in a surplice and other monk"s clothing. Take a look at how these characteristics developed and historical influences that. In most buddhist countries other than japan, monks are prohibited from marrying prevailed at the time. Question: why is this everywhere but japan. A senior priest having an affair with a young, unmarried woman is criticized heavily be media in thailand. In japan this wouldn"t be much of an issue or draw any attention if at all some. Among this is the prohibition against sexual relations. Buddhism from the beginning prohibited monks from marrying.
