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ARTICLES Secrecy as a Social Process: Concealing, Revealing, and Classifying in Covert Shin Buddhism

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To explore the concept of secrecy in the context of Shin Buddhism and its implications for understanding religion.
Literature review of religious studies focusing on the concept of secrecy.
Analysis of existing theories and perspectives on secrecy in religion.
Discussion of key scholarly voices on the importance of secrecy in religious practice.
Secrecy is essential for understanding religious practices and beliefs.
Different approaches to studying secrecy reveal its complexity beyond mere concealment.
Secrecy persists even after secrets are disclosed, challenging traditional views on open religious practices.

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This analysis highlights the role of secrecy in religion, suggesting its necessity for understanding spiritual practices.

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Clark CHILSON (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d0adc2659487ece0fa43b5 https://doi.org/10.15070/0002001509

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