This book is the first academic work to adopt the two contradictory concepts of sectarianism and ecumenism and academically discuss the Purification Buddhist Movement; 1954-1970 from a non-sectarian and philosophical perspective. The celibate monastic group of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism; the largest and dominant order of Korean Buddhism officially established in 1941; developed the movement with the strong support of two rulers; I Seungman (1875-1965) and Bak Jeonghui (1917-1979); and successfully removed from the order married monks originated during the colonial period; 1910-1945. The author defines the movement as a sectarian one for celibate monks based on their conservative and literal interpretation of the precept of celibacy. However; after sectarian celibate monks took the hegemony in the order and its temples; they ecumenically attempted to keep married monks in it. To the contrary; ecumenical married monks sectarianistically separated from the ecumenical Jogye Order and officially founded a new sectarian order named the Taego Order of Korean Buddhism in 1970; making the established order a sectarian one only for celibate monks.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Where were these stories when I was in junior high?By A CustomerThis is a well-put-together package; a CD and a booklet with all the Greek myths they never told us about when we were young. Frankly; I could have used them; back in those days before Stonewall. But better late than never.First; the CD. This is not a narration; it is more like performance art; and the tone and tempo of the stories evolves and progresses from first to last. It is obvious that a lot of work went into restoring these stories; and Calimach (the mythographer) has made some interesting and thought-provoking choices. Narcissus no longer has Echo for a foil. Now he plays opposite Ameinias; his male lover; who provides a symmetry and elegance to the story which Ovid's version; in its search for metamorphoses; lacks. Equally interesting is his separation of the myth of Pelops and Poseidon into two separate stories; one in which the god takes his beloved hero to Olympus; the other in which the god helps Pelops win a wife. This work should give all lovers of Greek myth something to think about.The book which accompanies the CD is very nicely done; and has some very nice reproductions of ancient art. Good job!9 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Throw the book away and listen to the CD!By A CustomerDrama at its best is mind-altering; and this stuff will have you reeling. This is gut-wrenching; gripping Greek tragedy; undiluted and not polite. But oh-so-true; and ever so cleansing; down to the core. Listen to it again and again; but not all at once; it is too condensed and too powerful. Kudos to the director for taking these stories in all their intensity and instead of narrating the action; acting the underlying human dilemmas; which know no time or country. And Timothy Carter's acting is superb through the twists and turns of passion. Truly masterful theater!
