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Buddhism in the Art of J. D. Salinger

Author: XuYanQiang
Tutor: LiYang
School: Shandong University
Course: English Language and Literature
Keywords: Buddhism The Four Noble Truths Salinger
CLC: B94
Type: Master's thesis
Year: 2008
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Buddhism by the Buddha start-up in India, has undergone several changes since then, after the introduction of China, to be carried forward, and have been introduced to Japan, Southeast Asia and other places, wherever he went, the local culture of Buddhism had a huge affected. Moral principles of Buddhism include Kudi, Ji Di, Miedi, Daodi. From one point of view explains the existence of life, pain, cause, demise and the demise of the road. To the 19th century, Buddhism was introduced into Europe and began to affect Western culture. To the 20th century, the Buddhist influence on American culture gradually deepening up, the United States during this period, such as the famous writer Gary Schneider, Jack Kerouac and other works and philosophy have deeply influenced by Buddhism. Jerome David Salinger is an important mid-twentieth century American writer, since participated in World War II, Salinger in contact with Buddhism gradually more up. In his \At the same time the influence of Buddhism is in his life and work has been more clearly reflected. His works loose structure, focusing on the fragment of time focused on narrative, unique style; Salinger succeeded in his works depict the psychological anguish of the younger generation, has made generations of readers' sympathy. Foreign researchers on the relationship between Salinger and Buddhist studies more than, for example Gerald Rosen Author of Zen inthe Art of JDSalinger, Salinger works on Zen, especially the \influence of Buddhism in depth analysis. However, study abroad is often limited or focused on one or two works, often works for Salinger Buddhist discourse was not comprehensive enough. Although Salinger's reputation in the United States great impact on young people but also other writers unparalleled. However, due to various reasons, the domestic until the 1980s began to Salinger's works translated and introduced. And until now, there was only a few works have Chinese translation. So for Salinger research started relatively late, their study is relatively small, especially for his work in the Buddhist factors, it is rarely touched. The correct interpretation of the influence of Buddhism on Salinger, for understanding his works reflect the attitudes and values, the correct understanding of the profound meaning of his work, understanding Salinger himself and his creation has an extremely important significance. This article focuses on the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism Buddhist philosophy and some other works in the embodiment of Salinger analysis seeks a comprehensive study of the influence of Buddhism on Salinger works. First of all, the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism and Ji Di Kudi means that life is suffering, suffering is divided into physical level and spiritual level. Human suffering is roots, inexhaustible by human desires, not willing to accept changes in the world caused. Salinger in his works will be suffering and pain in his works vividly. Seymour Glass family story is a small-time child prodigy, but has encountered Salinger adult without suffering implicit in the works. Seymour in the war has been physically harmed, but in the spirit of the people around him can not be formed with sufficient communication, unable to adapt themselves to changes in themselves and the surrounding environment, and ultimately lead to suicide, which is a manifestation of the Buddhist Ji Di . Salinger's other works on Glass family is also full of life, suffering for the description. Suffering in life before liberation \Holden Caulfield since leaving school, began a period of wandering misery. This suffering is not only reflected in his body on the subject of torture, but also reflected in his emotionally entangled, as well as the complexity of the family emotionally. As Holden has been reluctant to face the world changes, thus maintaining delusional world of childhood, so the deviation of the ideal and the real world has let him brooding, and ultimately be able to give up their stubborn Holden to accept changes in the world, get relief. This story and the story of the Buddha to seek spiritual liberation framework with the same story, in a way Holden's experience also has similarities with the Buddha. Salinger's novel is a rewriting of the two short stories by the addition of Buddhist thought, the two ambiguous Salinger short stories transformed into a profound meaning, affecting generations grow classic literature. Secondly, after the Two Truths of Buddhism is the Four Noble Truths of human suffering is ended, and the only way to end suffering through the Eightfold Path, through the correct words and deeds can be achieved. In Salinger, Fu Lanni has been in the pursuit of spiritual liberation. When the story begins, Salinger would Fu Lanni portrayed with her boyfriend everywhere materialism different roles, and for the way through prayer pursuit of inner peace generated interest (the Buddhist Pure Land practice is similar) . In the story, \But to the \Through these efforts, Zhuoyi make Fu Lanni understand that her biggest problem is not able to understand her desire to be led to the root causes of mental distress, and to obtain spiritual liberation detachment is the only way. By persuading Fu Lanni give up their blame for the people around, to give up their biased view of the world, Zhuoyi eventually allow his sister to restore calm. Salinger also successfully Fu Lanni siblings experience with Buddhism Miedi with Daodi together. Again, in Salinger, a few like the Buddha's wisdom protagonists are frequently cited many Buddhist concepts. For example, Salinger mentioned several times in the works reincarnation and rebirth, and precisely because of the deep understanding of reincarnation, which makes Teddy and Seymour et al the time of death can calmly face. Salinger works Another important concept is empty. Teddy has had a presence for all are empty meditation. Because of all the emptiness, so the corollary of this is the most important thing, compared to the present, past and future are insignificant. Salinger's many works have focused description now, or short short time, and little touches of the past and the future. Buddha is a Buddhist special idea, that all people and things become a Buddha Individually possible. Teddy and Zhuoyi recognize all have Buddha nature. And use this to modify their view of the world. Salinger through these tasks completed some important Buddhist concepts to convey. Through the above analysis can be seen in Salinger's works, Buddhist influence everywhere. First, some of the stories of Buddhism determines the structure. Out of Sakyamuni awakening story structure imitation, Holden is experiencing all sorts of misery before it could realize. And Fu Lanni quest for liberation must be a correct understanding of the concept of Buddhism is achieved only after. Secondly, many of Salinger's characters are shaped by the influence of Buddhism. Young Seymour, Teddy, are used as the incarnation of the Buddha exists. Holden is also in the process of seeking relief as a mirror image of Sakyamuni exist. Again, moral principles and concepts of Buddhism Salinger often become the talk of his characters and personalities liberation means. In short, the Buddhist influence for Salinger's work is a comprehensive, in-depth, and even can be said to be decisive. Buddhism became Salinger theoretical support behind the work, and the works of Salinger's spiritual significance can be improved, to be more vivid characterization, and thus enhance the work's influence. Therefore, a detailed study of the Buddhist moral principles and understanding for a correct understanding of Salinger's work is essential.

Buddhism in the Art of J. D. Salinger

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