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Interpretations or Interventions? Indian philosophy in the global cosmopolis [PDF]
This introduction concerns the place that Indian philosophical literature should occupy in the history of philosophy, and the challenge of championing pre-modern modes of inquiry in an era when philosophy, at least in the anglophone world and its ...
Coseru, Christian
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Background Oligoasthenoteratospermia (OAT) represents a major cause of male infertility. The molecular mechanisms underlying sperm morphological defects, particularly their potential interplay with environmental exposure‐associated molecular alterations, remain poorly understood and warrant exploratory investigation.
Shuting Cheng +9 more
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An Aspect of the History of Medicine in Ancient Korea as Examined through Silla Buddhist Monks’Annotations on the “Chapter on Eliminating Disease” in the Sutra of Golden Light [PDF]
Nearly nothing is known of medicine in ancient Korea due to insufficient materials. With several extant prescriptions and esoteric methods of treating diseases alone, it is impossible to gauge in depth the management of medicine during this period.
Chaekun OH, Jongwook JEON, Dongwon SHIN
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From India to China: Evolution of the Connotations of Extracanonical Buddhist Literature
This paper introduces the concept of “Extracanonical Buddhist Literature” and explores its origins and development in the two major Buddhist cultural spheres of India and China. It investigates the roles such texts played in religious practice, doctrinal
Zhongyue Guan, Siyao Wang
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The Significance of War Allegories in the Pāli Canon
Previous scholarship has explored the Buddhist perspective on war and peace in Early Buddhism, offering valuable insights into Buddhist attitudes toward war.
Efraín Villamor Herrero
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ABSTRACT This study investigates whether policy changes aimed at elevating the status of historically negatively constructed groups can sway previously unfavorable social images, using the legalization of same‐sex marriage as a critical empirical case.
Hung‐Yi Hsu
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The universalism and generosity of the lotus sutra: an emblematic reaction for a new world [PDF]
The date of the Parinirva of the Buddha. Early Buddhism There is not a general agreement about the date of the Parinirva of the Buddha. There are on this respect many opinions accepted by diverse Buddhist communities and by diverse scholars.
Dragonetti, Carmen Leonor +1 more
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Buddhism and sociocultural changes in Thailand: From Buddhist chant to rap
Abstract This study explores the intersection of Buddhism and sociocultural changes in Thailand, focusing on the transition from traditional Buddhist chant to contemporary rap. Employing Pierre Bourdieu's theories of cultural capital and the sociology of music, this article aims to show how this shift in Buddhist music mirrors broader transformations ...
Wai‐Chung Ho
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This study investigates instances of conflation and misattribution in the transmission of three Chinese Buddhist catalogues that share the title Zhongjing mulu 眾經目錄 (Catalogue of Various Scriptures), attributed, respectively, to Fajing 法經, Yancong 彥琮 ...
Tieanwei (Xianzhao) Teow (Shi) +1 more
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From modernity to memes: Reexamining visual culture as a Christian vehicle
Abstract This article examines the expanding field of research on religious memes. Alongside a brief overview of current scholarly directions, it proposes new methodological avenues for studying memes that converge at the intersection of religion and internet humour.
Jonathan W. Johnson
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