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Nichiren

- The Buddhist Prophet (1916)

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Nichiren: The Buddhist Prophet (1916) is a book written by Masaharu Anesaki, a Japanese scholar and professor of religious studies at Harvard University. The book is a biography of Nichiren, a Japanese Buddhist monk who lived in the 13th century and is considered one of the most important figures in Japanese Buddhism. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Nichiren's life, teachings, and impact on Japanese society. It explores Nichiren's early life as a student of Buddhism, his decision to become a monk, and his eventual development of his own unique form of Buddhism, known as Nichiren Buddhism. Anesaki also delves into the political and social context of Nichiren's time, including the conflicts between different Buddhist sects and the influence of the ruling class on religious practices. The book also examines the persecution Nichiren faced for his beliefs and the impact of his teachings on Japanese society, including his influence on the samurai class and the development of Japanese nationalism.Overall, Nichiren: The Buddhist Prophet provides a comprehensive and insightful account of the life and teachings of one of Japan's most important religious figures. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Japanese Buddhism, religious history, or the intersection of religion and politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164980445
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 178
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x14 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 431 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. januar 2025
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Nichiren: The Buddhist Prophet (1916) is a book written by Masaharu Anesaki, a Japanese scholar and professor of religious studies at Harvard University. The book is a biography of Nichiren, a Japanese Buddhist monk who lived in the 13th century and is considered one of the most important figures in Japanese Buddhism. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Nichiren's life, teachings, and impact on Japanese society. It explores Nichiren's early life as a student of Buddhism, his decision to become a monk, and his eventual development of his own unique form of Buddhism, known as Nichiren Buddhism. Anesaki also delves into the political and social context of Nichiren's time, including the conflicts between different Buddhist sects and the influence of the ruling class on religious practices. The book also examines the persecution Nichiren faced for his beliefs and the impact of his teachings on Japanese society, including his influence on the samurai class and the development of Japanese nationalism.Overall, Nichiren: The Buddhist Prophet provides a comprehensive and insightful account of the life and teachings of one of Japan's most important religious figures. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Japanese Buddhism, religious history, or the intersection of religion and politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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