Buddhism has permeated Japanese life and thought so deeply that knowledge of it is essential for a true understanding of any aspect of Japanese culture. This dictionary, with nearly five thousand entries on Buddhist terms, personal names, ceremonies, texts, and sects, will be of special interest to scholars and students of literature. Most entries have been drawn from such classics as Shasekishu Kokon chomonju, Hojoki, Makura no soshi, Tsurezure-gusa, Heike monogatari, and Taiheiki. Hisao Inagaki received a PhD from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, and is a professor at Ryukoku University in Kyoto.
*Announcements to students/teachers of Japanese language and literature *Announcement at AASAbout the AuthorPG O'Neill is Professor of Japanese at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, where he also obtained his Ph.D. in 1957 with a thesis on traditional Japanese drama.
Book InformationISBN 9781933330051
Author Hisao InagakiFormat Hardback
Page Count 548
Imprint Stone Bridge PressPublisher Stone Bridge Press
Weight(grams) 850g
Dimensions(mm) 223mm * 147mm * 40mm