The current situation of abolished temples in a Jodo Shinshu sect : Cases from Kagoshima, Toyama and Hiroshima prefectures

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  • 真宗寺院にみる廃寺の現状 : 鹿児島県、富山県、広島県の事例から
  • シンシュウ ジイン ニ ミル ハイジ ノ ゲンジョウ : カゴシマケン,トヤマケン,ヒロシマケン ノ ジレイ カラ

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In recent years, the Buddhist temples which have existed along with the lives of Japanese people are gradually disappearing. In the previous studies, the main cause for the abolished temples have been discussed in relation to depopulation, since most of the decrease of the temples can be seen in depopulating areas. Of course, the depopulation would have a greater impact on the management of temples, however, the issues on the inner problems of the temples including organizational structure have not fully been examined. Thus, in the paper, I will show the process of shutting down of the temples through the cases of the 'Shinsyu' temples which are considered to be of little deviation in terms of time and locale in comparison with other Buddhist sects. Then I will discuss about the structure of each temple as a main cause for shutting down of the temples. In conclusion, I will argue that the way of the conventional structure of the temple organization is not responding well to the current changes of the social environment, and that innovation in temple management is required for preventing the shutting down of the temples.

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