Japanese Buddhism 101: The Search for the Buddha
Doctrinal Buddhist beliefs and practices in Japan
Buddhism in Japan introduces the histories, practices, and beliefs of various Buddhist schools, thinkers, and practitioners in Japan. It explores popular as well as little known faces of Buddhism in Japan through the reflections on texts, explorations of religious sites, and encounters with practitioners.
Primarily authored by Gereon Kopf, a Professor in the religion department at Luther College, Iowa, USA and the founding editor of the Journal of Buddhist Philosophy.
Buddhism in Japan is published bi-monthly.
Doctrinal Buddhist beliefs and practices in Japan
Beauty and antiquity, order and dignity . . .
A place of tranquility and reflection
The immutable protector and chief of the Guardian Kings
A look at the “Lord who expands” in Japanese art
Concepts of self and no-self at the end of life
Protectors of the Buddhist cosmos
Tales of ghost warriors and salvation
Illuminations of the Lotus Sutra
Liu Yingzhao reflects on a life of spiritual alchemy