Japanese Traditions w/ the Senior Center

Although Japanese society today is seen as largely secular, the legacy of the Japanese religious traditions still plays a role in shaping Japanese culture, beliefs and behaviors. This lecture provides an introduction to the religious traditions of Japan through the study of their origins, basic beliefs, practices and values, and historical development. The session will focus on Shinto and the various forms of

Japanese Buddhism. It will also explore the ways in which these ideas have shaped Japanese culture, both in the past, and in the present day.

PRESENTED BY:

Thomas DeZauche holds a Master of Arts in Religious Studies (focus in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sanskrit). He joined the Philosophy

Department at Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2019. At MSU, he teaches course work in Eastern Religions, including upper division courses in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Japanese Religions.