Links to Japanese Buddhism websites
| Agon
Shu Buddhist Association |
Agon Shu (Agon Shu Buddhist Association)
is a Buddhist organization based on the Agon Sutras which Shakyamuni Buddha
originally taught to his disciples. Agon Buddhism is also described as "Original
Buddhism". The word "Agon" comes from the ancient Indian Sanskrit word Agama
which means transmission. Agon Shu was established as a Buddhist organization
in 1978 by Seiyu Kiriyama. He is the spiritual leader of the organization
and is referred to as kiriyama Kancho. |
| Soka
Gakkai Dictionary of Buddhism |
Mahayana was the first dominant Buddhist
tradition in East Asia. In time, a number of separate schools arose.
This site provides a wealth of information on many such traditions, from
the perspective of Soka Gakkai; a 'new' school founded in 1930. |
| International
Research Institute for Zen Buddhism |
This is the most authoritative site on the subject of
Zen we have yet found. The International Research Institute for Zen Buddhism
(IRIZ) comes under the auspices of Hanazono University of Kyoto, Japan.
There is much eminent scholarship in evidence and lots of newly translated
original material is available. |
| Japanese
Esoteric Buddhist Studies |
With Asunam Sensei. Interesting glimpses into some of
the 'secrets' of Shingon |
| Shingon
Buddhist International Institute |
The Shingon Buddhist International Institute was formed
to promote the understanding of Japanese Shingon Esoteric Buddhism. Plenty
of information for would-be Shingon priests; including a detailed 'career
path'. |
| Shingon
Buddhist School |
Shingon means " true word ", it is the Japanese translation
of the word Sanskrit, " mantra " which design the mystical prayer in India.
This school represents with Tendaï the Japanese vajrayana, founded in VIIIth
by the monk Kukai who received the posthumous title of Kôbô Daishi, the
great instructor of the Law. Its ideal is summarized in the sentence " Sokushin-Joboutsu
", which means to become Buddha in this life with this body. It is by purifying
the heart of his parasitic passions, by cultivating modesty, simplicity,
purity, concentration that it become possible to express naturally our Buddha
nature. Make from our life a work of art, it's "Sokushin-Jôboutsu ". |
| Tendai
Lotus Teachings |
We welcome you to peer within the Japanese Tendai Buddhist
School, as transmitted from its Chief Temple atop Mount Hiei, Japan. Through
a proven method of human actualization, the Tendai Lotus Teachings have
for years brought Awakening to humankind. These teachings are presented
here in new fashion to Western seekers in hopes of expanding the evolutionary
development of the Tendai Sect. |
