Victor Pelevin's Ivan Kublakhanov as an example of Buddhism in literature Cover Image

Buddyzm w literaturze na przykładzie opowiadania Iwan Kublachanow Wiktora Pielewina
Victor Pelevin's Ivan Kublakhanov as an example of Buddhism in literature

Author(s): Aleksandra Imosa
Subject(s): Non-European Philosophy, Russian Literature, Theory of Literature
Published by: Fundacja Pro Scientia Publica
Keywords: literature; Buddhism; Victor Pelevin; dependent arising; Four Noble Truths;

Summary/Abstract: The subject of this article brings together literary theory and cultural studies as it concerns the introduction of Buddhist elements into literature. Victor Pelevin's Ivan Kublakhanov is studied as an example of this literary phenomenon. The axis of this short story is assumed to be the doctrine of dependent arising. The Four Noble Truths, the concept of Anatman and The Tibetan Book of the Dead are also taken into consideration. Each element is explained briefly and supported by a presentation of appropriate passages from the story.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 535-540
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Polish