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Buddhist Commons In Asia, Roger A. Lohmann

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

Although nothing precisely like the modern nonprofit organization, voluntary association or foundation existed in Asia prior to the 20th century, there can be little doubt that some types of similar indigenous activities are found deep in the history of the many cultures of Asia. Buddhism, for example, has a long record of organized activity, beliefs about giving, and other evidences of what might be termed Buddhist philanthropy.

The Good Empire: Japan's New Order At Home And Abroad, Stephen E. Pelz

Asian Language & Literature Occasional Papers

PREFATORY NOTE

The Area Studies Programs within the International Programs Office of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst initiated in 1976 a series of Occasional papers to provide an outlet for both informal and formal scholarly works of a generci interest to the University community. In 1978 the first numbers in this series devoted to issues and themes related to Asia were introduced under the sponsorship of the Asian Studies Committee at the University. The initial three papers deal with topics in Japan, China and Laos. In future papers topics will be presented which encompass the major regions of Asia; …

Letter From Edward Washington Mcmillan To Bill, Edward Washington Mcmillan

Edward Washington McMillan Papers

Letter dated 25 April 1963 from Edward Washington McMillan to Bill (last name unknown). The letter is typewritten on Ibaraki Christian College letterhead.

The Rosary Of Hiroshima, Hubert F. Schiffer

Library Special Collections

Account of the survival of Jesuit priests (among them Father Hubert Schiffer) near the center of the atom bomb attack on Hiroshima. Their survival was considered by many to be a miracle. The Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima was started by Rev. Harold V. Colgan when he was completely cured of a serious heart attack after praying to the Blessed Virgin Mary. If cured he promised to spend the rest of his life spreading devotion to her. Blue Army members promise to say the Rosary every day, consecrate themselves to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and offer sacrifices and …

Report - June 9-July 25, 1952, Richard F. Baggett

Richard F. Baggett Papers

Report from Richard F. Baggett dated July 25, 1952. Baggett was an American who served as a Churches of Christ missionary in Japan. This report documents events from June 9-July 25, 1952.

Report - April 1-June 8, 1952, Richard F. Baggett

Richard F. Baggett Papers

Report from Richard F. Baggett who was an American serving as a Churches of Christ missionary in Japan. This report was written on 9 June 1952 and provides information on mission work that took place between 1 April and 8 June 1952.