Theravada Buddhist studies in Japan
by Keiko Soda | 1993 | 31,102 words
This essay studies the acceptance of Buddhism in Japanese culture and nature, in light of the concept of 鈥淚mpermanence鈥�. The history of Japanese Buddhism traces its origins from its introduction through Korea, evolving significantly over various periods. Initially propagated by Prince Shotoku during the Nara Period, it saw the emergence of sects li...