Flower of Chinese Buddhism (Soka Gakkai History of Buddhism): 03 - Softcover

Ikeda, Daisaku

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0977924548 ISBN 13: 9780977924547

Publisher: Middleway Press, 2009

Synopsis

Beginning with the introduction of the religion into China, this chronicle depicts the evolution of Buddhism. It investigates the career and achievements of the great Kumarajiva, exploring the famed philosophical treatises that form the core of East Asian Buddhist literature.

About this title

About the Author:

Daisaku Ikeda is the president of the Soka Gakkai International and the founder of the Soka University of America. He is the author of For the Sake of Peace, Unlocking the Mysteries, and The Way of Youth. Burton Watson is a former professor at Columbia, Stanford, and Kyoto Universities. His translations include Chuang Tzu: Basic Writings, The Lotus Sutra, Mo Tzu: Basic Writings, Ryokan: Zen Monk-Poet of Japan, Saigyo: Poems of a Mountain Home, and The Vimalakirti Sutra.

Synopsis:

Continuing the story begun in "The Living Buddha", the author traces the history of Buddhism, as this philosophy passes from India over the Silk Road to China.

About this edition

• Publisher: Middleway Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0977924548
• ISBN 13: 9780977924547
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176