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Here, Bardwell L. Smith offers a fresh perspective on mizuko kuyo, the Japanese ceremony performed to bring solace to those who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Smith, Bardwell L., 1925-2022
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2013.
Series:Oxford ritual studies.
Subjects:
Fetal propitiatory rites > Buddhism.
Fetal propitiatory rites > Japan.
Abortion > Religious aspects > Buddhism.
Buddhist women > Religious life > Japan.
Bereavement.
Fetal death.
Buddhism.
Funeral rites and ceremonies.
Bereavement
Abortion, Spontaneous > psychology
Fetal Death
Buddhism
Ceremonial Behavior
Funeral Rites
Japan
Rites d'expiation fœtale > Bouddhisme.
Rites d'expiation fœtale > Japon.
Femmes bouddhistes > Vie religieuse > Japon.
Deuil.
Fœtus > Mort.
Bouddhisme.
Funérailles > Rites et cérémonies.
mourning.
funerals.
RELIGION > Buddhism > Rituals & Practice.
Funeral rites and ceremonies
Fetal death
Abortion > Religious aspects > Buddhism
Buddhist women > Religious life
Fetal propitiatory rites
Fetal propitiatory rites > Buddhism
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:Here, Bardwell L. Smith offers a fresh perspective on mizuko kuyo, the Japanese ceremony performed to bring solace to those who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199942145
0199942145
9780199345915
0199345910