Virtual orientalism :

Iwamura, Jane Naomi.

Virtual orientalism : Asian religions and American popular culture / Jane Naomi Iwamura. - New York : Oxford University Press, 2011. - 1 online resource (xi, 214 pages) : illustrations

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Zen's personality -- Hyperreal Samadhi -- The monk goes Hollywood.

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Jane Iwamura examines contemporary fascination with Eastern spirituality and provides a cultural history of the representation of Asian religions in American mass media. At the heart of her study is the Oriental Monk, a non-sexual, solitary, conventionalized icon who generously and purposefully shares his wisdom with the West.


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Suzuki, Daisetz Teitaro, 1870-1966 --Influence
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi--Influence
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
Suzuki, Daisetz Teitaro, 1870-1966.
Suzuki, Daisetz Teitaro.
Maharischi Mahesch Jogi.


Kung fu (Television program : 1972-1975)--Influence
Kung fu (Television program : 1972-1975)


1900-1999


Monasticism and religious orders--Influence--Asia
Orientalism--History--United States--20th century
Popular culture--History--United States--20th century
Popular culture--Religious aspects--History--20th century
RELIGION--History.
TRAVEL--Special Interest--Religious.
Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
Monasticism and religious orders--Influence.
Orientalism.
Popular culture.
Popular culture--Religious aspects.
Religion.
Oriëntalisme.
Indische godsdiensten.
Religiosität.
Pop-Kultur.
Buddhismus.
Hinduismus.
Östliche Philosophie.
Rezeption.


United States--Religion--20th century
Asia.
United States.
Verenigde Staten.
USA.


Electronic books
History.

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