The religious traditions of Japan, 500-1600

Abstract

Introduction Part I. The Arrival of Buddhism and Its Effects (c.538-800): 1. The introduction of Buddhism 2. Creating a dynasty 3. Buddhism and the early state 4. Monuments at Nara Part II. From Saicho to the Destruction of Todaiji (800-1180): 5. The beginnings of a 'Japanese' Buddhism: Tendai 6. The beginnings of a 'Japanese' Buddhism: Shingon 7. Buddhism and the state in Heian Japan 8. Shrine and state in Heian Japan 9. The rise of devotionalism 10. A time for strife Part III. From the Destruction of Todaiji to the Fall of Godaigo (1180-1330): 11. For and against exclusive practice of the nenbutsu 12. Religious culture of the early 'middle ages' 13. Chan Buddhism 14. Zen Buddhism 15. Reform from within and without 16. The emergence of Shinto 17. Taking stock Part IV. From the Fall of Godaigo to the Death of Nobunaga (1330-1582): 18. Two rival courts 19. Muromachi Zen 20. The end of the medieval 21. Appendix: reading Shingon's two mandala.