Ry�ogen and Mount Hiei

by Groner, Paul,
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Series: Studies in East Asian Buddhism ; . 15 Published by : University of Hawai�i Press, (Honolulu :) Physical details: xv, 525 p. : map. Year: 2002
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"A Kuroda Institute book."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 491-509) and index.

Ry�ogen's place in the history of the Tendai School -- The early history of factionalism within the Tendai School: from Saich�o through the mid-tenth century -- Ry�ogen's early years -- Ry�ogen's rise to prominence -- Ry�ogen and the Fujiwaras: patronage and esoteric Buddhism ritual -- The �Owa debates -- Ry�ogen's appointment's as head of the Tendai School and to the office of monastic affairs -- The significance of Ry�ogen's revival of the examination system -- Rebuilding the Tendai establishment on Mount Hiei -- Ry�ogen as Zasu: financing the spread of Tendai influence -- Factionalism and Ry�ogen's efforts to control the order -- Ry�ogen and the role of nuns in ninth- and tenth-century Japan -- Epilogue: Ry�ogen's posthumous career.

Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.

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