A Dictionary of Japanese Buddhist Terms

by P.G. O'Neill (Contributor), Hisao Inagaki (Editor)

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 (d. 2021) received a PhD from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, and was a professor at Ryukoku University in Kyoto.

548 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1989

Reviews

[Nevin Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic resource for English-speakers.