Why anarchists like zen? A libertarian reading of Shinran (1173-1263). Essays in anarchism and religion
Autor:
Galván-Álvarez, Enrique
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2017Palabra clave:
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Stockholm University PressCitación:
Galván-Álvarez, E. (2017). Why Anarchists Like Zen? A Libertarian Reading of Shinran (1173–1263). Essays in Anarchism and Religion, 1, 78-123.Tipo de Ítem:
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Most attempts to formulate a Buddhist anarchism in the West take Zen Buddhism as their reference point, often disregarding other Buddhist traditions and their anarchic/libertarian potential. In re- sponse to these early Western formulations I propose an alternative pathway for Buddhist anarchism based on a radically different Buddhist tradition, that of Shinran Shonin (1173–1263). Shinran’s thought can arguably contribute to contemporary Buddhist anar- chism some of the elements that it seems to be lacking: a self-critique that is not devoid of social criticism, a deconstruction of Buddhist power and an historical awareness. For this purpose, I will first outline some of the anti-authoritarian traits in Shinran’s writings, which have so far not been read from an explicitly anarchist angle. Then I will look closely at Shinran’s critical view of humanity and human relations through his concept of mappo, drawing out the egalitarian and subversive implications of Buddhist eschatology. In so doing I show how Shinran’s radical re-reading of the Buddhist canon, and the self-understanding it yields, bring into question some important narratives that legitimize and construct the estab- lished, politico-religious order.
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