Buddhist-Christian Double Belonging in Resisting Ultranationalist Populism: The Case of Seiichi Yagi
Abstract
abstract: This article explores Seiichi Yagi’s threefold framework—Front Structure, Field of Integration, and Field of Creative Emptiness—as a foundation for Buddhist-Christian dialogue and resistance to ultranationalist populism. Yagi’s concept of “creative emptiness,” integrating Buddhist śūnyatā and Christian kenosis, provides a metaphysical and practical vision for relational healing and transnational cooperation. The paper applies Yagi’s thought to contemporary crises of ultranationalism and calls for a multidimensional dialogue—of head, heart, and hands—rooted in double belonging and embodied compassion.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Diverse Philosophical and Cultural Studies
Religion and Society Interactions
Christian Theology and Mission
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Buddhist-Christian Studies
- Volume
- 45
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 123–131
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN