The Resource Japanese Buddhist temples in Hawaiʻi : an illustrated guide, George J. Tanabe and Willa Jane Tanabe
Japanese Buddhist temples in Hawaiʻi : an illustrated guide, George J. Tanabe and Willa Jane Tanabe
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- Summary
- Upon entering a Japanese Buddhist temple in Hawai'i, most people--whether first-time visitors or lifelong members--are overwhelmed by the elaborate and complex display of golden ornaments, intricately carved altar tables and incense burners, and images of venerable masters and bodhisattvas. These objects, as well as the architectural elements of the temple itself, have meanings that are often hidden in ancient symbolisms. This book, written by two local authorities on Japanese art and religion, provides a thorough yet accessible overview of Buddhism in Hawai'i followed by a temple-by-temple guide to the remaining structures across the state. Introductory chapters cover the basic history, teachings, and practices of various denominations and the meanings of objects commonly found in temples. Taken together, they form a short primer on Buddhism in Japan and Hawai'i. The heart of the book is a narrative description of the ninety temples still extant in Hawai'i. Augmented by over 350 color photographs, each entry begins with historical background information and continues with descriptions of architecture, sanctuaries, statuary and ritual implements, columbariums, and grounds. Appended at the end is a chart listing each temple's denomination, membership number, and architectural type. While many Buddhist temples in Hawai'i are active social and religious centers, a good number are in serious decline. In addition to being an introduction to Buddhism and a guide book, Japanese Buddhist Temples in Hawai'i is an indispensable historical record of what exists today and what may be gone tomorrow. It will appeal to temple members, pilgrims, residents and tourists interested in local cultural and historic sites, and historians of Buddhism in Hawai'i
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- 1 online resource
- Note
-
- Includes index
- "A latitude 20 book."
- Contents
-
- From India to Japan to Hawaiʻi
- Architecture and interiors
- Temples on Oʻahu
- Temples on the Big Island
- Temples on Kauaʻi, Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lanaʻi
- Isbn
- 9780824836634
- Label
- Japanese Buddhist temples in Hawaiʻi : an illustrated guide
- Title
- Japanese Buddhist temples in Hawaiʻi
- Title remainder
- an illustrated guide
- Statement of responsibility
- George J. Tanabe and Willa Jane Tanabe
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- Upon entering a Japanese Buddhist temple in Hawai'i, most people--whether first-time visitors or lifelong members--are overwhelmed by the elaborate and complex display of golden ornaments, intricately carved altar tables and incense burners, and images of venerable masters and bodhisattvas. These objects, as well as the architectural elements of the temple itself, have meanings that are often hidden in ancient symbolisms. This book, written by two local authorities on Japanese art and religion, provides a thorough yet accessible overview of Buddhism in Hawai'i followed by a temple-by-temple guide to the remaining structures across the state. Introductory chapters cover the basic history, teachings, and practices of various denominations and the meanings of objects commonly found in temples. Taken together, they form a short primer on Buddhism in Japan and Hawai'i. The heart of the book is a narrative description of the ninety temples still extant in Hawai'i. Augmented by over 350 color photographs, each entry begins with historical background information and continues with descriptions of architecture, sanctuaries, statuary and ritual implements, columbariums, and grounds. Appended at the end is a chart listing each temple's denomination, membership number, and architectural type. While many Buddhist temples in Hawai'i are active social and religious centers, a good number are in serious decline. In addition to being an introduction to Buddhism and a guide book, Japanese Buddhist Temples in Hawai'i is an indispensable historical record of what exists today and what may be gone tomorrow. It will appeal to temple members, pilgrims, residents and tourists interested in local cultural and historic sites, and historians of Buddhism in Hawai'i
- Cataloging source
- LGG
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
- 1943-
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Tanabe, George J.
- Index
- index present
- Language note
- In English
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- dictionaries
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
- 1945-
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
- Tanabe, Willa J.
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
-
- Buddhist architecture
- Buddhist temples
- RELIGION
- ARCHITECTURE
- Buddhist architecture
- Buddhist temples
- Hawaii
- Buddhismus
- Tempel
- Hawaii
- Label
- Japanese Buddhist temples in Hawaiʻi : an illustrated guide, George J. Tanabe and Willa Jane Tanabe
- Note
-
- Includes index
- "A latitude 20 book."
- Antecedent source
- not applicable
- Carrier category
- online resource
- Carrier category code
-
- cr
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- From India to Japan to Hawaiʻi -- Architecture and interiors -- Temples on Oʻahu -- Temples on the Big Island -- Temples on Kauaʻi, Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lanaʻi
- Control code
- ocn830023838
- Extent
- 1 online resource
- Form of item
- online
- Isbn
- 9780824836634
- Media category
- computer
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- c
- Note
- JSTOR
- Other control number
- 10.21313/9780824837280
- http://library.link/vocab/ext/overdrive/overdriveId
- 22573/ctt62r4w6
- Quality assurance targets
- not applicable
- Reformatting quality
- not applicable
- Specific material designation
- remote
- System control number
- (OCoLC)830023838
- Label
- Japanese Buddhist temples in Hawaiʻi : an illustrated guide, George J. Tanabe and Willa Jane Tanabe
- Note
-
- Includes index
- "A latitude 20 book."
- Antecedent source
- not applicable
- Carrier category
- online resource
- Carrier category code
-
- cr
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- From India to Japan to Hawaiʻi -- Architecture and interiors -- Temples on Oʻahu -- Temples on the Big Island -- Temples on Kauaʻi, Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lanaʻi
- Control code
- ocn830023838
- Extent
- 1 online resource
- Form of item
- online
- Isbn
- 9780824836634
- Media category
- computer
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- c
- Note
- JSTOR
- Other control number
- 10.21313/9780824837280
- http://library.link/vocab/ext/overdrive/overdriveId
- 22573/ctt62r4w6
- Quality assurance targets
- not applicable
- Reformatting quality
- not applicable
- Specific material designation
- remote
- System control number
- (OCoLC)830023838
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