Criticism and Appropriation: Nichiren's Attitude toward Esoteric Buddhism
This paper explores the complex relationship between Nichiren and esoteric Buddhism (mikkyō). It first reconsiders the received view of Nichiren as an intransigent and systematic critic of all forms of esotericism, and suggests that his criticism should be understood as a strategy of legitimation. I...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nanzan Institute
[1999]
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Japanese journal of religious studies
Year: 1999, Volume: 26, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 349-382 |
| Further subjects: | B
Mantras
B Sacred Texts B Vajrayana B Esotericism B Deities B Religious Studies B Religious rituals B Bodhisattva B Mandalas |
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