| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 298 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), color map |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Note |
"International Institute for Comprehensive Shinshu Studies, Ōtani University." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-284) and index. |
| Contents |
Foreword; Contents; Abbreviations; Contributors; 1. Introduction: The Study of Rennyo; I. Historical Studies; Photo gallery; II. Shinshu Studies; III. Comparative Religion; A Chronology of Rennyo's Life; Glossary; Bibliography; Index. |
| Summary |
Rennyo Shonin (1415-1499) is considered the "second founder" of Shin Buddhism. Under his leadership, the Honganji branch grew in size and power, becoming a national organization with great wealth and influence. Rennyo's success lay in conveying an attractive spiritual message while exerting effective administrative control. A savvy politician as well as religious leader, ennyo played a significant role in political, economic, and institutional developments. Though he is undeniably one of the most influential persons in the history of Japanese religion, his legacy remains enigmatic an. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Rennyo, 1415-1499.
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Rennyo, 1415-1499. |
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Rennyo, 1415-1499. |
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Shin (Sect) -- Doctrines.
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Shin (Sect) -- Doctrines. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Blum, Mark L., 1950-
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Yasutomi, Shin'ya, 1944-2017.
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Ōtani Daigaku.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Rennyo and the roots of modern Japanese Buddhism. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006 0195132750 9780195132755 (DLC) 2004056812 (OCoLC)56014583 |
| ISBN |
9781429438407 (electronic book) |
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1429438401 (electronic book) |
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9780195132755 |
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0195132750 |
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9780195350999 (electronic book) |
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0195350995 (electronic book) |
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1280833378 |
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9781280833373 |
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