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A History of Japanese Buddhism

A History of Japanese Buddhism

Paperback (13 Dec 2007)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This first major study in English on Japanese Buddhism by one of Japan's most distinguished scholars in the field of Religious Studies is to be widely welcomed.The main focus of the work is on the tradition of the monk (o-bo-san) as the main agent of Buddhism, together with the historical processes by which monks have developed Japanese Buddhism as it appears in the present day.

About the Publisher

Brill

Founded in 1683, Brill is a publishing house with a rich history and a strong international focus. The company's head office is in Leiden, (The Netherlands) with a branch office in Boston, Massachusetts (USA). Brill's publications focus on the Humanities and Social Sciences, International Law and selected areas in the Sciences.

Book information

ISBN: 9781905246595
Publisher: Brill
Imprint: Brill
Pub date:
DEWEY: 294.36570952
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 288
Weight: 400g
Height: 215mm
Width: 135mm
Spine width: 20mm