Bücher von Masaharu Anesaki

The Japanese Buddhist priest and author Nichiren is one of the most significant spiritual figures of his time, elevating the status and sophistication of Buddhism in Japan.Through his writings and records of the era, we learn of Nichiren's deeply-held conviction that he was a reincarnated Bodhisattva sent by Buddha to further establish the religion in Japan. Nishiren's efforts led to his being the namesake for Japan's branch of the Mahayana school of Buddhists. He established methods of religious education, the zenith of which were a number of teachings unique to the faith. Nichiren also corresponded with followers, offering condolences, advice and wisdom to those who sought counsel.All of these deeds are recorded in this well-informed biography, which describes how Nichiren lived through a tumultuous time in Japanese history. Persecutions by non-believers, the invasion of the Mongols, plus periods spent in exile, made Nichiren's life difficult. Despite such obstacles he managed to found his school of Buddhism, introduce comprehensive doctrines for the temple, and convert a great many Japanese to the faith before dying at the age of sixty. Later judged to be an exceptional figure, he received posthumous honors from Japanese Emperors, and his teachings remain popularly studied by students and adherents to Buddhism in modern Japan.

Nichiren: The Buddhist Prophet is a book written by Masaharu Anesaki and published in 1916. The book is a comprehensive biography of Nichiren, a Japanese Buddhist monk who lived during the 13th century. Anesaki explores Nichiren's life, teachings, and impact on Japanese Buddhism. The book delves into Nichiren's early life, his spiritual journey, and his development of the Nichiren school of Buddhism. Anesaki also examines Nichiren's controversial teachings and his conflicts with other Buddhist sects and the Japanese government. The book provides a detailed account of Nichiren's life and work, making it an essential read for anyone interested in Buddhism, Japanese history, or religious studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.