Journeys into the Esoteric Nexus: An Anthropological Inquiry into the Interplay of Zen Buddhism and Shintoism in Japan
Abstract
This treatise explores the syncretic interplay between Zen Buddhism and Shintoism in Japan through an anthropological and esoteric lens. Drawing on phenomenological anthropology and hermeneutic frameworks, it examines historical foundations, ontological fusions, and contemporary adaptations, highlighting the nexus’s role in shaping Japanese noetic identity. The analysis synthesizes ethnographic insights, cultural schemas, and comparative esoterics to illuminate sustainable paradigms for consciousness and resilience in the postmodern era.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Indian and Buddhist Studies
Study and Philosophy of Religion
Japanese History and Culture
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Thesis