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STUDIES ON BUDDHISM IN JAPAN

VOLUME TWO

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It is certainly a matter of very great importance that Buddhist scholars are to shortly enjoy the benefits of the researches into Buddhism made by various scholars in Japan. And we earnestly hope that western students will study Japanese Buddhism grasp its essential features, and spread knowledge of them to their countrymen.

The development of Japanese culture has been greatly influenced by Buddhism; thus it must be viewed through Buddhism in order to be understood effectively. As both Shinto and Confucianism have also had a deep influence, we cannot say that our culture may be understood through Buddhism alone. But if we ignore Buddhism no true comprehension of the subject can be acquired.

Although the Buddhism of other countries may be understood, it is quite natural that Japanese Buddhism is not easily comprehended. But if Japanese Buddhism cannot be properly understood then it is impossible for anyone to understand Japanese culture. I may say, however, that in coming to an understanding of Japanese Buddhism, one appreciates the finest points of all Buddhism in general. To trace its history we must of course investigate early Indian and Chinese Buddhism thoroughly. But in order to clearly realize the results of Buddhist teaching upon the Japanese people and upon the nation as whole, then it is necessary to make an intensive study of Japanese Buddhism.

                                                        Dr. TETSUJIRO INOUYE

                                          President of International Buddhist Society

CONTENTS

Buddhism in Japan

The Places of Varsavasana during Forty-five Years of the Buddha`s Career after his Enlightenment -  By Keiki Yabuki and Jack Brinkley

The Fundamental Doctrine of Gautama Buddha and its Position in Indian Thought- By Nichiki R. Kimura

Trini Siksani or the Three Learnings of Morality Meditation and Wisdom, Leading up to Salvation -  By Bruno Petzold

Bhaisaiyaguru au Japon

Studies on Fresco Painting at the Golden Hall of the Horyyuji Temple By Toka K. Tanaka

Book reviews

History of Ancient Thoughts of India, by ensho Kanakura – Hostory and Ideals of Japanese Buddhism by the Co-editorship of Seiichiro. Ono and Shisho Hanayyama-A Historical Essay on Buddhism in the Nara Period, by Tokujo Oya- personal Views of Sho-bo-gen-zo or the Eye of the Good Law, by Hajime Tanabe-studies in the History of the Zen Sect, by Hakuju Ui.

Contents of Buddhist Journals in Japan

Chairs of Buddhism Indian Philosophy and the Science of Religion

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STUDIES ON BUDDHISM IN JAPAN

VOLUME FOUR

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EDITED BY THE INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST SOCIETY

During the several months beginning in the summer of 1925. I journeyed from one place to another throughout the South Seas Islands or Oceania, for the purpose of studying the religions in those districts. In my long journey, I happened to discover Buddhist vestiges in various places, of which we have had but insignificant knowledge heretofore. I humbly hope that my account of these may help the readers in their study of the history of Buddhism in these regions. It may convince our readers of the great influence, which Buddhists to launch the propagation of eastern Buddhism in those regions. Now, before I go further, I have to state what and where are the South Seas Islands, which is a vague name and permit of different interpretations. When I say the South Seas Islands, I chiefly mean Sumatra, Java, Celebes, Borneo, the Molucca Islands, New Guinea, and a few other islands. Those islands are called Indonesia or East Indies, and belong today to Holland. Malay Peninsula and the northern part of Borneo belong to England. Besides, there are in the South Seas three small archipelagoes called the Caroline, Marshal and the Mariana, which form Micronesia. They had been in the possession of the Germany before, but were handed over to the Japanese mandatory administration as a result of the last Great War. Japan calls them the Nanyogunto or the South Sea archipelago, but while in the German possession, they were called generally Sudsee Inseln, which means the South Seas Island. Allow me to repeat here once more that, when I say the South Seas Islands. I mean only Sumatra, Java, and the islands of the Dutch East Indies….

CONTENTS

Buddhist Vestiges in East Indies - by Enku Uno

Das “Dai jo Kishin Ron” und Seine Lehre von der Erleuchtung -  By Bruno Petzold

Prince Shotoku King Asoka of Japan - by Shundo Tachinana

Un Document Capital sur le Bouddhisme en Indochine: La Stèle de Vàt Sithor -by G. Coedès

Contents of Buddhist Journals in Japan

Chairs of Buddhism, Philosophy and the Science of Religion

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