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This authoritative translation by Bunyiu Nanjio presents a detailed examination of the twelve principal sects of Japanese Buddhism. The work traces the historical evolution and theological foundations of each sect, offering readers a systematic understanding of how Buddhism developed distinctly within Japanese culture.
Nanjio’s scholarly approach covers the origins, key doctrines, practices, and historical significance of each sect. The text serves as an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexity and diversity of Japanese Buddhist traditions. From Pure Land Buddhism to Zen schools, this comprehensive guide illuminates the philosophical differences and shared principles that unite these spiritual movements.
Originally written in Japanese, this translation makes this important religious and historical text accessible to English-speaking scholars, students, and practitioners of Buddhism interested in the Japanese Buddhist heritage and its unique contributions to world Buddhism.
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