In 1654 Zen Master Yinyuan traveled from China to Japan. Seven years later his monastery; Manpukuji; was built and he had founded a new tradition; called Obaku. In this sequel to his 2008 book; Enlightenment in Dispute; Jiang Wu tells the story of the tremendous obstacles faced by Yinyuan; drawing parallels between his experiences and the broader political and cultural context in which he lived. Yinyuan claimed to have inherited the "Authentic Transmission of the Linji Sect." After arriving in Japan; he was able to persuade the Shogun to build a new Ming-style monastery for the establishment of his Obaku school. His arrival in Japan coincided with a series of historical developments; including the Ming-Qing transition; the consolidation of early Tokugawa power; the growth of Nagasaki trade; and rising Japanese interests in Chinese learning and artistic pursuits. While Yinyuan's travel is known in scholarly circles; the significance of his journey within East Asian history has not been fully explored. Leaving for the Rising Sun provides a unique opportunity to reexamine the crisis in the continent and responses from other parts of East Asia. Using Yinyuan's story as a bridge between China and Japan; Wu demonstrates that the monk's significance is far greater than the temporary success of a religious sect. Rather; Yinyuan imported to Japan a new discourse of authenticity that gave rise to indigenous movements that challenged; and led to the eventual breakup of; a China-centered world order.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating and Disturbing!By vgThis is a fascinating account of events leading up to the Supreme Court case District of Columbia v. John R. Thompson Co; Inc. and how this unanimous decision was influenced by a long forgotten (or rejected) reconstruction-era law that had “mysteriously disappearedâ€.In telling the story of Mary Church Terrell; a black graduate of Oberlin College in 1884; and her fight to be treated with the same deference as white Washington residents; Quigley takes us on an intriguing behind-the-scene glimpse at the personalities; prejudices and proclivities of Supreme Court justices; presidents and politicians in the first half of the twentieth century and offers insight into the scheming of the House Un-American Activities Committee to label blacks working toward equal rights as communists and communist sympathizers.Within the pages of the book are found appalling blots on United States history and its treatment of blacks--the first Red Scare which was encouraged by the most influential and respected newspapers of the day; segregated seating for blacks at the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial; blatant racism by politicians—“God was the first author of segregationâ€; newspapers and television stations.Just Another Southern Town is so much more than the biography of Mary Church Terrell. It is the story of the appalling struggle for equality and justice for African Americans in this country.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Such a Remarkable Heroine in Just Another Southern TownBy John T. Queenan MDJoan Quigley presents a valiant civil rights heroine who is little known but of enormous import. Born in the year of the Emancipation Proclamation Mary Church Terrell; teacher; writer; and civil rights activist; and one of the first black women to receive a college degree in the US; at age 86; was in her prime! The US was in the struggle of overcoming the Jim Crow laws that had mandated segregation mainly in the South during the post reconstruction era. Yet; in Washington DC; our Nation’s Capital; segregation was the practice in restaurants; theaters; transportation; and schools. Thompsons Restaurant; just 4 blocks from the White House; is where Terrell changed history. She and her colleagues were refused service by the manager and the battle was on.Join Joan Quigley’s presentation of this critical time in civil rights history as she portrays the struggle and determination of this heroic activist with exquisite clarity. Quigley’s skill in research and reporting is remarkable. Her background as a lawyer; journalist; and former US government employee have helped her make this book a compelling read.John T. Queenan MD January 28; 20163 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Illuminating and impressive-- required reading for anyone drawn to American history and the fight for civil rights.By Christina E. McGillI couldn't put this compelling; vividly written book down. In chronicling this important; largely under-told story; the author has illuminated a gripping moment in history that reverberates profoundly today. I was riveted; and greatly appreciate both the story of the amazing Mary Church Terrell and the case itself. Just Another Southern Town is a must addition to the shelves of anyone interested in the history of civil rights in this country.
