Religious Violence in Contemporary Japan: The Case of Aum Shinrikyo

By Ian Reader

Book Overview

The text looks at how Aum, a religious movement based on yoga, meditation, asceticism and enlightenment became involved in violent activities and explores the religion's spiritual roots, placing it in the context of modern Japanese religious patterns.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0700711090
• ISBN13: 9780700711093
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"