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Esotericism in East Asia is explored through the complicated interaction of religion, culture, politics, and modern interpretations of mystical traditions. The book examines how esoteric ideas have been understood, transmitted, and transformed within different East Asian contexts, while also considering the influence of Western scholarship and cultural exchange. Rather than treating Asian traditions as static or isolated, it emphasizes processes of interpretation and adaptation. The result is a nuanced examination of how concepts associated with spirituality and hidden knowledge can acquire new meanings when they cross cultural and political boundaries.