What kind of world did traditional Japanese Buddhists live in? This paper focuses in particular ... more What kind of world did traditional Japanese Buddhists live in? This paper focuses in particular on Shinran (1173-1263), the founder of the Jodo Shin sect of Buddhism, and his explanation of the 須弥山世界Sumerian world, a worldview unique to Buddhism. In addition, the modern trend since the Meiji era (1868-1912) has criticized the 須弥山世界Sumerian world, and under such circumstances, Buddhists have been searching for a modern form of the Sumerian world. Among them, he mentioned Mitsuyuki Kiyosawa (1863-1901), who advocated a modern form of the Sumerian world in the Otani school of Jodo Shinshu.
The Kandō Abidarumakusharon, published in the modern era, played a groundbreaking role in the Bud... more The Kandō Abidarumakusharon, published in the modern era, played a groundbreaking role in the Buddhist world of the time. It is pointed out that the background of this work was the result of the will of the publisher Hōzōkan, which sought to attract new readers, the priests of Sennyuji Temple, who provided their knowledge of the Abidarumakusharon, the traditional text of the Abhidharmakośa, and the Ōtani school priests who managed the entire revision process between the publisher and the scholars.
本稿では、最澄(七六六・七六七―八二二)と徳一(生没年不詳)の間で行われたいわゆる〝三一権実論争〞について、両者の目的は相手を言い負かすことにあるのではなく、互いの教団に属する門弟たちを教化す... more 本稿では、最澄(七六六・七六七―八二二)と徳一(生没年不詳)の間で行われたいわゆる〝三一権実論争〞について、両者の目的は相手を言い負かすことにあるのではなく、互いの教団に属する門弟たちを教化することにあった可能性を指摘するものである。 This paper discusses the so-called "San'ichi Gonin Jitsu" (the "Three One Gonin Argument") between Saicho (766/767-82) and Tokuichi (date of birth and death unknown), and points out the possibility that the purpose of both men was not to defeat the other, but to educate the students of each other's cult.
Saichō最澄 is one of Japan's leading Buddhists and is renowned as the founder of the Tendai sect天台... more Saichō最澄 is one of Japan's leading Buddhists and is renowned as the founder of the Tendai sect天台宗 of Buddhism. He is also an indispensable figure in the history of Buddhism in Japan, having founded the parent body of the Tendai sect, from which Buddhist patriarchs of the Kamakura period鎌倉時代 (1185-1333) often emerged.
However, although there is a vast accumulation of research on Saichō, these studies are not necessarily based on Saichō's life, but rather on images of Saichō that have been cut out according to the interests of individual researchers.
In light of this, the author has set the concept of "national defense,"護国 which is assumed to have been an underlying theme in Saichō's life, as a key word in order to reconstruct Saichō's life as a history of ideology.
In the consultation for the doctoral dissertation, it was pointed out that there is a lack of explanation of Saichō's definition of "national defense," and that the author was critical of the methodology used to understand Saichō from the perspective of the purpose of "national defense. We have received comments from the audience. I will leave these issues for the future, but for now, I would like to present the author's results here.
Saichō 最澄 is renowned as the founder of the Japanese Tendai sect. Conventionally, it has been sa... more Saichō 最澄 is renowned as the founder of the Japanese Tendai sect. Conventionally, it has been said that Saicho's thought was influenced by Tendai 天台 in China. However, some researchers have pointed out that Saicho adopted the ideas of Kegon 華厳 in addition to Tendai. This paper takes this into account and strives to understand the position of Qingliang Chengguan 澄観,the fourth founder of the Kegon school,in Saicho. As a result, it has been pointed out that various similarities can be found in Saicho's understanding of Shinnyo 真如, such as the fact that there are traces of his adoption of Chengguan 's view of Shinnyo.
There are two theories as to when Saicho最澄[七六六・七六七―八二二] began his ascetic practices based on the ... more There are two theories as to when Saicho最澄[七六六・七六七―八二二] began his ascetic practices based on the Tendai doctrine. One is that it was after he entered Mount Hiei. The other is that it was before he entered Mount Hiei. However, there has not been a coherent discussion of these theories until now. The author has examined these theories and has come to the conclusion that the latter is more reliable. This paper describes the whole process.
RESEARCH REPORT OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF OTANI UNIVERSITY No.37 『大谷大学大学院研究紀要』第37号, 2020
Saichō 最澄[七六六・七六七―八二二]is famous for being the first person in Japan to accept the Tendai school ... more Saichō 最澄[七六六・七六七―八二二]is famous for being the first person in Japan to accept the Tendai school of thought. However, before Saichō became active, the foundation for the spread of the Tendai teachings had already been laid by Ganjin 鑑真[六八八―七六三] and his students. This paper examines the missionary activities of Ganjin and his students in propagating the Tendai teachings and the influence of these activities on Saichō.
『印度学仏教学研究』 J. Indian and Buddhist Studies 68(2): 88-91, 2020
The Shugo kokkaishō 守護国界章 was written by Saichō 最澄 in the course of his controversy with Tokuitsu... more The Shugo kokkaishō 守護国界章 was written by Saichō 最澄 in the course of his controversy with Tokuitsu 徳一. What has not been taken up in previous research regarding this text is the section surrounding the interpretation of the Lotus Sūtra in the third volume of the second fascicle. In this paper, I take up Saichō’s discussion about the essence of the “Ox Cart” that appears in the Lotus Sūtra’s parable on the burning house and the three carts and examine its contents.
What kind of world did traditional Japanese Buddhists live in? This paper focuses in particular ... more What kind of world did traditional Japanese Buddhists live in? This paper focuses in particular on Shinran (1173-1263), the founder of the Jodo Shin sect of Buddhism, and his explanation of the 須弥山世界Sumerian world, a worldview unique to Buddhism. In addition, the modern trend since the Meiji era (1868-1912) has criticized the 須弥山世界Sumerian world, and under such circumstances, Buddhists have been searching for a modern form of the Sumerian world. Among them, he mentioned Mitsuyuki Kiyosawa (1863-1901), who advocated a modern form of the Sumerian world in the Otani school of Jodo Shinshu.
The Kandō Abidarumakusharon, published in the modern era, played a groundbreaking role in the Bud... more The Kandō Abidarumakusharon, published in the modern era, played a groundbreaking role in the Buddhist world of the time. It is pointed out that the background of this work was the result of the will of the publisher Hōzōkan, which sought to attract new readers, the priests of Sennyuji Temple, who provided their knowledge of the Abidarumakusharon, the traditional text of the Abhidharmakośa, and the Ōtani school priests who managed the entire revision process between the publisher and the scholars.
本稿では、最澄(七六六・七六七―八二二)と徳一(生没年不詳)の間で行われたいわゆる〝三一権実論争〞について、両者の目的は相手を言い負かすことにあるのではなく、互いの教団に属する門弟たちを教化す... more 本稿では、最澄(七六六・七六七―八二二)と徳一(生没年不詳)の間で行われたいわゆる〝三一権実論争〞について、両者の目的は相手を言い負かすことにあるのではなく、互いの教団に属する門弟たちを教化することにあった可能性を指摘するものである。 This paper discusses the so-called "San'ichi Gonin Jitsu" (the "Three One Gonin Argument") between Saicho (766/767-82) and Tokuichi (date of birth and death unknown), and points out the possibility that the purpose of both men was not to defeat the other, but to educate the students of each other's cult.
Saichō最澄 is one of Japan's leading Buddhists and is renowned as the founder of the Tendai sect天台... more Saichō最澄 is one of Japan's leading Buddhists and is renowned as the founder of the Tendai sect天台宗 of Buddhism. He is also an indispensable figure in the history of Buddhism in Japan, having founded the parent body of the Tendai sect, from which Buddhist patriarchs of the Kamakura period鎌倉時代 (1185-1333) often emerged.
However, although there is a vast accumulation of research on Saichō, these studies are not necessarily based on Saichō's life, but rather on images of Saichō that have been cut out according to the interests of individual researchers.
In light of this, the author has set the concept of "national defense,"護国 which is assumed to have been an underlying theme in Saichō's life, as a key word in order to reconstruct Saichō's life as a history of ideology.
In the consultation for the doctoral dissertation, it was pointed out that there is a lack of explanation of Saichō's definition of "national defense," and that the author was critical of the methodology used to understand Saichō from the perspective of the purpose of "national defense. We have received comments from the audience. I will leave these issues for the future, but for now, I would like to present the author's results here.
Saichō 最澄 is renowned as the founder of the Japanese Tendai sect. Conventionally, it has been sa... more Saichō 最澄 is renowned as the founder of the Japanese Tendai sect. Conventionally, it has been said that Saicho's thought was influenced by Tendai 天台 in China. However, some researchers have pointed out that Saicho adopted the ideas of Kegon 華厳 in addition to Tendai. This paper takes this into account and strives to understand the position of Qingliang Chengguan 澄観,the fourth founder of the Kegon school,in Saicho. As a result, it has been pointed out that various similarities can be found in Saicho's understanding of Shinnyo 真如, such as the fact that there are traces of his adoption of Chengguan 's view of Shinnyo.
There are two theories as to when Saicho最澄[七六六・七六七―八二二] began his ascetic practices based on the ... more There are two theories as to when Saicho最澄[七六六・七六七―八二二] began his ascetic practices based on the Tendai doctrine. One is that it was after he entered Mount Hiei. The other is that it was before he entered Mount Hiei. However, there has not been a coherent discussion of these theories until now. The author has examined these theories and has come to the conclusion that the latter is more reliable. This paper describes the whole process.
RESEARCH REPORT OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF OTANI UNIVERSITY No.37 『大谷大学大学院研究紀要』第37号, 2020
Saichō 最澄[七六六・七六七―八二二]is famous for being the first person in Japan to accept the Tendai school ... more Saichō 最澄[七六六・七六七―八二二]is famous for being the first person in Japan to accept the Tendai school of thought. However, before Saichō became active, the foundation for the spread of the Tendai teachings had already been laid by Ganjin 鑑真[六八八―七六三] and his students. This paper examines the missionary activities of Ganjin and his students in propagating the Tendai teachings and the influence of these activities on Saichō.
『印度学仏教学研究』 J. Indian and Buddhist Studies 68(2): 88-91, 2020
The Shugo kokkaishō 守護国界章 was written by Saichō 最澄 in the course of his controversy with Tokuitsu... more The Shugo kokkaishō 守護国界章 was written by Saichō 最澄 in the course of his controversy with Tokuitsu 徳一. What has not been taken up in previous research regarding this text is the section surrounding the interpretation of the Lotus Sūtra in the third volume of the second fascicle. In this paper, I take up Saichō’s discussion about the essence of the “Ox Cart” that appears in the Lotus Sūtra’s parable on the burning house and the three carts and examine its contents.
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伝統的な日本の仏教徒たちはどういった世界を生きていたのか。このペーパーでは、特に浄土真宗の宗祖親鸞(一一七三―一二六三)を取りあげ、仏教独自の世界観である須弥山世界について解説した。また、明治以降の近代的な流れによって須弥山世界は批判されていくが、そのような中にあって仏教徒たちは須弥山世界の現代的なあり方を模索することになる。その中でも、浄土真宗大谷派において須弥山世界の近代的なあり方を提唱した清沢満之(一八六三―一九〇一)についても言及した。
近代に刊行された『冠導阿毘達磨倶舎論』は、当時の仏教界において画期的な役割を果たした。その背景には、新たな読者を獲得しようとする法蔵館と、『阿毘達磨倶舎論』の知識を提供した泉涌寺僧侶、そして両者の間で全校訂作業を行った大谷派僧侶の意志がかみ合って生まれたものであることを指摘するものである。
This paper discusses the so-called "San'ichi Gonin Jitsu" (the "Three One Gonin Argument") between Saicho (766/767-82) and Tokuichi (date of birth and death unknown), and points out the possibility that the purpose of both men was not to defeat the other, but to educate the students of each other's cult.
However, although there is a vast accumulation of research on Saichō, these studies are not necessarily based on Saichō's life, but rather on images of Saichō that have been cut out according to the interests of individual researchers.
In light of this, the author has set the concept of "national defense,"護国 which is assumed to have been an underlying theme in Saichō's life, as a key word in order to reconstruct Saichō's life as a history of ideology.
In the consultation for the doctoral dissertation, it was pointed out that there is a lack of explanation of Saichō's definition of "national defense," and that the author was critical of the methodology used to understand Saichō from the perspective of the purpose of "national defense. We have received comments from the audience. I will leave these issues for the future, but for now, I would like to present the author's results here.
Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
最澄が天台教学に基づく修行を開始した時期については、従来二説ある。一つは、比叡山に入った後であるという説であり、もう一つは、比叡山に入る以前であるという説である。しかしながら、これらについてのまとまった論及はなされてこなかった。そこで、筆者が検討を行ったところ、後者の説が信頼できるという結論に至った。本稿では、その一部始終を記した。
伝統的な日本の仏教徒たちはどういった世界を生きていたのか。このペーパーでは、特に浄土真宗の宗祖親鸞(一一七三―一二六三)を取りあげ、仏教独自の世界観である須弥山世界について解説した。また、明治以降の近代的な流れによって須弥山世界は批判されていくが、そのような中にあって仏教徒たちは須弥山世界の現代的なあり方を模索することになる。その中でも、浄土真宗大谷派において須弥山世界の近代的なあり方を提唱した清沢満之(一八六三―一九〇一)についても言及した。
近代に刊行された『冠導阿毘達磨倶舎論』は、当時の仏教界において画期的な役割を果たした。その背景には、新たな読者を獲得しようとする法蔵館と、『阿毘達磨倶舎論』の知識を提供した泉涌寺僧侶、そして両者の間で全校訂作業を行った大谷派僧侶の意志がかみ合って生まれたものであることを指摘するものである。
This paper discusses the so-called "San'ichi Gonin Jitsu" (the "Three One Gonin Argument") between Saicho (766/767-82) and Tokuichi (date of birth and death unknown), and points out the possibility that the purpose of both men was not to defeat the other, but to educate the students of each other's cult.
However, although there is a vast accumulation of research on Saichō, these studies are not necessarily based on Saichō's life, but rather on images of Saichō that have been cut out according to the interests of individual researchers.
In light of this, the author has set the concept of "national defense,"護国 which is assumed to have been an underlying theme in Saichō's life, as a key word in order to reconstruct Saichō's life as a history of ideology.
In the consultation for the doctoral dissertation, it was pointed out that there is a lack of explanation of Saichō's definition of "national defense," and that the author was critical of the methodology used to understand Saichō from the perspective of the purpose of "national defense. We have received comments from the audience. I will leave these issues for the future, but for now, I would like to present the author's results here.
Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
最澄が天台教学に基づく修行を開始した時期については、従来二説ある。一つは、比叡山に入った後であるという説であり、もう一つは、比叡山に入る以前であるという説である。しかしながら、これらについてのまとまった論及はなされてこなかった。そこで、筆者が検討を行ったところ、後者の説が信頼できるという結論に至った。本稿では、その一部始終を記した。