Buddhism, the First Millennium (English and Japanese Edition) - Hardcover

Daisaku Ikeda

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0870113216 ISBN 13: 9780870113215

Publisher: Kodansha International/USA Ltd., 1977

Synopsis

Beginning with the events immediately following the dark days after the death of Shakyamuni and continuing over a period of 1,000 years, this dynamic tome covers a vast and complex series of events and developments in the history of Buddhism. Through a thorough examination of its early development in India, a new light is cast on little-known aspects of Buddhist history and its relevance to the understanding of Buddhism today. Topics include the formation of the Buddhist canon, the cultural exchange between the East and West, and the spirit of the Lotus Sutra.

About this title

About the Author:

Daisaku Ikeda is the author and coauthor of more than 60 books on a wide range of topics, including the history of Buddhism and Buddhist philosophy. He is the founding president and leader of the Soka Gakkai International, one of the largest lay Buddhist organizations in the world with members in more than 190 countries and territories. He is the recipient of the United Nations Peace Award, the Rosa Parks Humanitarian Award, and the International Tolerance Award of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Burton Watson is a translator of Chinese and Japanese literature. A former professor at Columbia, Stanford, and Kyoto Universities, his translations include Chuang Tzu: Basic Writings, The Lotus Sutra, and The Vimalakirti Sutra, among others. He received the PEN Translation Prize in 1981.

Language Notes:

Text: English, Japanese (translation)

About this edition

• Publisher: Kodansha International/USA Ltd.
• Publication date: 1977
• ISBN 10: 0870113216
• ISBN 13: 9780870113215
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 172