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A Cultural History of Japanese Buddhism offers a comprehensive, nuanced, and chronological account of the evolution of Buddhist religion in Japan from the sixth century to the present day.

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“In short, this study is a welcome contribution to the field and will make an excellent textbook for the classroom.” (Japanese Journal of Religious Studies, 1 October 2015)



Table of Contents

List of Illustrations vii

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction 1

1 Early Historical Contexts (Protohistory to 645) 13

2 Ancient Buddhism (645–950) 45

3 Early Medieval Buddhism (950–1300): The Dawn of Medieval Society and Related Changes in Japanese Buddhist Culture 87

4 Late Medieval Buddhism (1300–1467): New Buddhisms, Buddhist Learning, Dissemination and the Fall into Chaos 135

5 Buddhism and the Transition to the Modern Era (1467–1800) 171

6 Modern Buddhism (1800–1945) 209

7 Buddhism Since 1945 231

Character Glossary 255

Index 287

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 29/05/2015
      ISBN13: 9781405167017, 978-1405167017
      ISBN10: 1405167017
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A Cultural History of Japanese Buddhism offers a comprehensive, nuanced, and chronological account of the evolution of Buddhist religion in Japan from the sixth century to the present day.

      Trade Review

      “In short, this study is a welcome contribution to the field and will make an excellent textbook for the classroom.” (Japanese Journal of Religious Studies, 1 October 2015)



      Table of Contents

      List of Illustrations vii

      Acknowledgments ix

      Introduction 1

      1 Early Historical Contexts (Protohistory to 645) 13

      2 Ancient Buddhism (645–950) 45

      3 Early Medieval Buddhism (950–1300): The Dawn of Medieval Society and Related Changes in Japanese Buddhist Culture 87

      4 Late Medieval Buddhism (1300–1467): New Buddhisms, Buddhist Learning, Dissemination and the Fall into Chaos 135

      5 Buddhism and the Transition to the Modern Era (1467–1800) 171

      6 Modern Buddhism (1800–1945) 209

      7 Buddhism Since 1945 231

      Character Glossary 255

      Index 287

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