Buddhism in Japan

Author: K Krishna Murthy
Publisher: Sundeep Prakashan
Year: 1989
Language: English
Pages: 162
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8185067252

Description

The name Japan adopted from the Chinese Jin-pen-kuo (Land of the Rising Sun) is also known as Zipangu (English : Cipango) and Nippon or Nihon. The impact of Buddhism on the Japanese archipelago is astounding and the study of Buddhism in Japan is fascinating. The immense wealth of Buddhist art of Japan is pregnant with complex symbolism.

The chapter on Buddhist sects in Japan is superb, and the philosophical inquiry expounding Japanese Buddhism absorbing. The meticulous treatment of the chapters on Buddhist architecture, sculpture and painting of Japan distinctly add to the value of the book.

Contents

PREFACE

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

1. Historical Background

2. Buddhist Sects

3. Buddhist Architecture

4. Buddhist Sculptural Art

5. Buddhist Paintings

BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX