Originally aired in February 2021, this episode delves into the remarkable life and work of Brian Daizen Victoria, a Sōtō Zen priest, activist, and esteemed author. Victoria has written extensively on the intersection of religion and violence, with his most notable work being 'Zen at War.' This book provides a critical examination of the connection between Zen Buddhism and Japanese militarism during World War II. Join us as we explore the profound insights and contributions of Brian Daizen Victoria to our understanding of this complex and significant topic.

LINKS: 

• Brian Daizen Victoria: From Conscientious Objector to Buddhist Priest (IAFOR)
• Zen at War (GoodReads)
• Buffalo Springfield - What It's Worth (outro 1)
• For What It's Worth - Buffalo Springfield - を和訳し日本語で歌いました！ (ourtro 2)
• 今，世界が危ない！代表的な反戦歌 - 教訓Ⅰ【加川良】 作詞：上野暸・加川良 / 作曲：加川良「青春のフォーク 2007 より」(outro 3)

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