1. Www.TENDAI-US.org General introduction to Tendai. http://www.tendai-us.org/

Thank you for visiting! The Tendai-US.org website is devoted to presenting Buddhist material to the west. Please look around, I hope you will find some of this of interest to your own study and practice. Thank you very much for visiting. Yours in the Wonderful Dharma, Tokushin Recently Added: December 28th, 2000 - Short History of Dengyo Daishi March 23rd, 2001 - Text Site Map Added October 14th, 2002 - Awakening of Faith Text Site Map BEST VIEWED WITH

2. Tendai Buddhism Explains the role of tendai buddhism in the evolution of Japanese history. http://www.compsoc.net/~gemini/simons/historyweb/tendai.html

Tendai Buddhism Major Sino-Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism, named after Mount Tiantai in south-eastern China, where its first monastery was established, but usually known now by its name as used in Japan, where it saw its greatest growth and influence. In 804 the Japanese monk Saicho (767-822) was sent to study at Mount Tiantai, and returned with the teaching that formed the nucleus of Japanese Tendai, which he expounded from a new monastic centre on Mount Hiei near Kyoto. He was initially opposed by monks at the old Buddhist centre of Nara, who used Theravada precepts for ordination instead of the Mahayana precepts he wished to employ. He also incorporated elements of Zen and esoteric Buddhism into Japanese Tendai. Imperial approval for the new sect was finally given in 823, just after Saicho's death, initiating the development of Mahayana Buddhism in Japan. Two great Tendai monks, Ennin (794-864) and Enshin (814-891), furthered the sect's influence, especially at court, and the monastic centre on Mount Hiei, Enryakuji, grew into an immense temple complex. Tendai in Japan became, with Shingon , one of the two pre-eminent sects of the Heian period (794-1185), Japan's cultural golden age. It remained more élitist than Shingon, and was particularly popular with the Heian aristocracy. It also fostered the synthesis of Buddhism with Japanese

3. Tendai Buddhism officially recognized as Tendai priests who are authorized to teach tendai buddhism in the United States and Japan by http://www.tendai.org/

Welcome to Tendai.org This website has been established at the request of the Japanese Tendai Buddhist Sect Overseas Foundation (Jigyodan) of Mount Hiei to assist those interested in Buddhism as taught in the Tendai tradition. Until now an official representative of Japanese Tendai as it is being propagated outside of Japan has not been on the web. Let us know your questions and thanks for coming! Contact us NEWS Nov 11, 2002 The 30th Anniversary of Tendai Sect Overseas Mission: Memorial Ceremony and Symposium On the front rows (in blue robes and orange kesa) , in center is, Watanabe Eshin Zasu, Around the Zasu, on the left is Nishioka Ryoko Shumochu or Chancelor of Tendai-shu, on the Right is Sugitani Gijun Rijicho or Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jigyodan, around these dignitaries are ranking officials from Hiei-zan administration and priests from Enryakuji. In the second row are the foreign mission priests (in brown robes) from the left, Naamon Monshin, Ara Ryokan, Matsumoto Eshin, Choffy Jikai, Yamamoto Myosei, Manake Hoten, and in black robe is a representative from the Czech Republic who had recently completed the Shido kegyo on Hiei-zan. In the brown robe above the second row is Rock Ganshin. Other priests in the black robes and wagesa are officials of the Jigyodan and coordinators to the conference. In the green samue in the third row is Naamon Shumon. Invited but unable to attend were Driscoll Joshin, Rose Jikyu and Saso Jikan.

4. Tendai Buddhist Coffeehouse Links Providing Information and Resources on T'ient'ai Buddhism and the study of the Lotus Sutra. Candle of the Latter Dharma Saicho. tendai buddhism in Japan JJRS '87 http://campross.crosswinds.net/Tendai.html

T'ien-t'ai Buddhism Tientai.net Tendai-US.org Tientai Yahoo! Tendai.org Tendai.or.jp Tendai-Lotus.org Taisho University ... SKH Quest Articles The Virtual Enryakuji Reiki History Usui Sensei Paul Swanson Nanzan-Univ. Tendai Daily Service Rituals T'ien-t'ai Meditation Manual Purification at Hie Jinja Shinto T'ien T'ai Teachings Dieukinh Some Words of Dengyo Daishi Tradtional Tendai Obon Chants Hieizan Enryakuji Temple Kyoto Tendai Lotus Teachings Mt Hiei The Eight Fold Teachings NShoshu T'ien T'ai Literary Works Dieukinh Candle of the Latter Dharma Saicho Tendai Buddhism in Japan JJRS '87 The Practice of Concentration Samadhi Path of the Compassionate Lotus Tacoma A New Enlightenment Konjoin Temple, Kyushu Buddha Dendo Tendai Buddhist Open Teachings S F Japanese Buddhism: Treatise on the Great Perfection of Wisdom Nagarjuna Tendai Meditation Retreat w/ Rev. Prosser SouthernDharma.org Dec 2002 Japan Massachusetts Minnesota New York ... Washington The Great Master Chih-i Founder of T'ien-t'ai Buddhism in China Search Buddhas Discuss Gohonzon ... Misc.

5. Homa Rites And Mandala Meditation In Tendai Buddhism 6628 the homa rites and meditation practices of esoteric tendai buddhism, in its orally transmitted rituals and manuals. http://www.vedamsbooks.com/6628.htm

Homa Rites and Mandala Meditation in Tendai Buddhism/Michael Saso . 1991, 244 P., figs., col. plates, Contents: Foreword/Michael Saso. 1. Kunden: the oral hermeneutics of Tendai Tantric Buddhism. 2. The Goma fire rite. 3. The Lotus-Womb Mandala liturgy. 4. The Vajra-Thunder Mandala liturgy. "This book is an attempt to understand the depths of a meditative system founded on the philosophy of Madhyamika, the excluded middle way, the path of emptying and "kenosis". It is divided into four parts: 1, a lengthy introduction, explaining the structure of the four meditations, 2, The eighteen path mandala that structures all four rituals, and the six stages of the Goma fire rite, 3, The Lotus-Womb world mandala meditation, and 4, the Vajra world mandala meditation. "Out of some thirteen schools of Tendai transmission, only three remain active on Mt. Hiei today. The three schools of Anoo, Sanmai and Homan are described at length in the work, on the basis of three sets of manuals called the Shido Gyoki. The English rendition of these rituals is a new addition to the expanding literature on the Tantras. It represents the traditions of the eighth century and is the earliest Tantric transmission to have continued to the present. In fact the book coincides with the 1200th anniversary of the founding of the Enryakuji temple by Saicho, on Mt. Hiei's summit (A.D. 787-1987). "The book is a detailed manual for practice of the gradual path towards Tantric realisation, born from the meditations of the two great mandalas and passing to the process of kenotic union." (jacket)

6. Tendai Buddhism tendai buddhism. Original Enlightenment and the Transformation of Medieval Japanese Buddhism by Jacqueline Ilyse Stone http://www.wordtrade.com/religion/tendai_buddhism.htm

Religion Home New Reviews General Interest New Religion ... Search WT Search by Theme Philosophy Religion Science General Tendai Buddhism Original Enlightenment and the Transformation of Medieval Japanese Buddhism by Jacqueline Ilyse Stone (Studies in East Asian Buddhism, No. 12: University of Hawaii Press) Being recognized as a major study in Buddhist studies and recognized as one of the best religious studies books of 2000, Original Enlightenment and the Transformation of Medieval Japanese Buddhism represents some important historical and conceptual clarifications of perennial themes in Mahayana Buddhism. Original enlightenment thought ( hongaku shiso Scholars and commentators have long recognized the historical importance of original enlightenment thought but differ heatedly over how it is to be understood. Some tout it as the pinnacle of the Buddhist philosophy of absolute nondualism. Others claim to find in it the paradigmatic expression of a timeless Japanese spirituality. According to other readings, it represents a dangerous antinomianism that undermined observance of moral precepts, precipitated a decline in Buddhist scholarship, and denied the need for religious discipline. Still others denounce it as an authoritarian ideology that, by sacralizing the given order, has in effect legitimized hierarchy and discriminative social practices. Often the acceptance or rejection of original enlightenment thought is seen as the fault line along which traditional Buddhist institutions are to be differentiated from the new Buddhist movements (Zen, Pure Land, and Nichiren) that arose during Japan's medieval period.

7. Www.TENDAI-US.org - Tendai For Americans Tendai US Logo, tendai buddhism for Americans By Reverend Jikai andReverend Jiho. Dedication. This work is respectfully dedicated http://www.tendai-us.org/tfora.html

Tendai Buddhism for Americans By Reverend Jikai and Reverend Jiho Dedication This work is respectfully dedicated to our teacher, Tendai Bishop Jion Haba of Tokyo, Japan, who has inspired us to follow his footsteps in walking the Path of the Dharma. Preface In as much as all things come about through the intricate workings of the Causal Law of the Universe, the Tendai Buddhist Information Center has recently been established in the United States. Our purpose is to make available to all seekers, information of all kinds concerning Buddhism, in general, and Tendai Buddhism, in particular. The Tendai Buddhist Information Center will establish a Tendai Buddhist Church with which it will be affiliated. With the Establishment of the church, the Protecting Divinities of the Tendai Denomination will bring their blessings and their protective powers to everyone seeking them. The church will be a place for spiritual practice, while the Information Center will serve as the focal point for academic studies. It is at this time that we would like to call to remembrance many persons who are close to our hearts, and to offer to them, our thanks and our gratitude for their many forms of assistance to us in our work.

8. Tendai Buddhism Discover this school of Mahayana Buddhism named after Mount Tiantai in China, but which had the most influence in Japan. Find Shinto links. http://www.ox.compsoc.net/~gemini/simons/historyweb/tendai.html

Tendai Buddhism Major Sino-Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism, named after Mount Tiantai in south-eastern China, where its first monastery was established, but usually known now by its name as used in Japan, where it saw its greatest growth and influence. In 804 the Japanese monk Saicho (767-822) was sent to study at Mount Tiantai, and returned with the teaching that formed the nucleus of Japanese Tendai, which he expounded from a new monastic centre on Mount Hiei near Kyoto. He was initially opposed by monks at the old Buddhist centre of Nara, who used Theravada precepts for ordination instead of the Mahayana precepts he wished to employ. He also incorporated elements of Zen and esoteric Buddhism into Japanese Tendai. Imperial approval for the new sect was finally given in 823, just after Saicho's death, initiating the development of Mahayana Buddhism in Japan. Two great Tendai monks, Ennin (794-864) and Enshin (814-891), furthered the sect's influence, especially at court, and the monastic centre on Mount Hiei, Enryakuji, grew into an immense temple complex. Tendai in Japan became, with Shingon , one of the two pre-eminent sects of the Heian period (794-1185), Japan's cultural golden age. It remained more élitist than Shingon, and was particularly popular with the Heian aristocracy. It also fostered the synthesis of Buddhism with Japanese

9. Shingon Japanese history Shingon, a major Japanese school of esoteric Buddhism.Category Society Religion and Spirituality Lineages Shingon...... one of the principal Buddhist sects of the Heian period, supplanting earlier sectsand enjoying more popular support than its great rival, tendai buddhism. http://www.compsoc.net/~gemini/simons/historyweb/shingon.html

Shingon (Japanese, "True Word") Buddhism Major Japanese school of esoteric Buddhism, and the most important esoteric school outside India and Tibet. Shingon arose in Japan's Heian period (794-1185) when the great monk Kukai went to China from 804 to 806 to study esoteric Buddhism. He developed his own synthesis of esoteric practice and doctrine, centred on the cosmic Buddha Vairocana. Kukai expounded and systematized Shingon doctrine in some 50 treatises, most notably the Sokushin-jobutsugi (The Doctrine of Becoming a Buddha with One's Body During One's Earthly Existence). Subsequent Shingon thought seldom went beyond this initial canon. The sacred sutras of Shingon had supposedly been dictated directly by Vairocana and stored in an iron stupa until 800 years after the Buddha's death. The historical Buddha and his teachings were held to be merely one manifestation of Vairocana. Kukai combined, for the first time, the cosmic Buddha Vairocana with the abstract entity of Dharmakaya, or Ultimate Reality, thus producing a composite figure embodying all being. This version of Vairocana was held to be within all things, and the goal of Shingon was the realization that one's nature was identical with Vairocana, achieved through contemplation and ritual practices. This realization depended on receiving the secret doctrine of Shingon, transmitted orally to initiates by the sect's masters. Body, speech, and mind all participated in the process: the body through devotional gestures (mudras) and the use of ritual instruments, speech through sacred formulae (mantras), and mind through meditation. Two sacred mandalas presenting diagramatically the two aspects of Vairocana, the Diamond World (kongo-kai) and Womb World (taizo-kai), were placed on Shingon altars as foci for meditation.

10. BUDDHA DENDO TENDAI BUDDHIST OPEN TEACHINGS Guide to Tendai teachings supplies articles on the current sangha, the nine verses of the Shakujo and the practice of concentration. ONE VIEW OF tendai buddhism. THE NINE VERSES OF THE SHAKUJO http://quietmountain.com/dharmacenters/buddhadendo/TENDAI.HTM

Tendai Buddhist Open Teachings Ajari Utsumi Reading List DANA ESSHIN SOZO VEGETARIANISM BRAINSTORMING SHIKAN MEDITATION* THE WHEEL OF SUFFERING CONSTRUCTING A GOMA-DO NOW IS A FORTUNATE TIME THE SIX SENSES REPENTENCE* SOME WORDS OF DENGYO DAISHI THE SANGHA IN THE YEAR 2003 ONE VIEW OF TENDAI BUDDHISM THE NINE VERSES OF THE SHAKUJO THE TEN MAJOR AND 48 MINOR PRECEPTS* THE SHORT SUTRA OF FUDO MYO'O (in English)* THE LONGER SUTRA OF FUDO MYO’O (in English)* THE PRACTICE OF CONCENTRATION (Samadhi) THE FIVE PERIODS OF SHAKYAMUNI'S DHARMA INVITATION TO PRACTICE THE BUDDHADHARMA TWELVE WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SAVING LIVES THE HEART SUTRA (Prajna Paramita in English)* CALIFORNIA MOUNTAIN PRACTICES OF THE YAMABUSHI A SHORT HISTORY OF SEKIZAN ZEN-IN (By Taira-San of Kyoto) SELECTED BUDDHIST NUMBERS (Meditation on the Numbers 1-10)* BUDDHA DENDO Should anyone feel a kindred spirit in these writing and also have an interest in doing actual practice please contact VK Leary Keisho by e-mail * For any unlinked articles please e-mail request.

11. Shingon And Tendai Buddhism Shingon and tendai buddhism. Doctrines, Both Shingon (Chinese Chenyen)and Tendai (Chinese T'ien-T'ai) Buddhism have Chinese antecedents http://philtar.ucsm.ac.uk/encyclopedia/easia/shingon.html

Shingon and Tendai Buddhism Doctrines Both Shingon (Chinese: Chen-yen) and Tendai (Chinese: T'ien-T'ai) Buddhism have Chinese antecedents (see CHINESE BUDDHISM). Their basic doctrines were developed in China and imported directly into Japan. Both emphasise the possibility of 'attaining enlightenment in this very body' (soku-shin-jo-butsu) through esoteric (Sanskrit: Tantra, Vajrayana) techniques including visualisation meditation, chanting of mantras and ritual gestures. Tendai Buddhism also took the Lotus Sutra (Hokkekyo, Saddharma-Pundarika-sutra) as a central text and fostered a wide variety of practices including Zen meditation and Pure Land devotional practices. Both traditions emphasised the monastic life and sought to play a major role in state ritual. History Shingon and Tendai Buddhism simultaneously gained influence in Japan during the Heian period (794-1160), when the imperial court flourished in the capital Kyoto, known as Heian 'Peace and Tranquillity'). Shingon was transmitted to Japan on his return from China by the monk Kukai (774-835), widely known in Japan by his posthumous name of Kobo Daishi. He is revered as a culture-hero who performed many extraordinary feats during his travels in Japan and instead of dying resides in samadhi (meditative trance), ready to return to the world if needed. The imperial family adhered to Shingon rites until 1868 and Shingon remains today one of the strongest and most self-confident established Buddhist sects in Japan. Shingon heavily influenced the development of the widespread ascetic mountain-religion of Shugendo.

12. Studying With Tendai Lotus Teachings What makes tendai buddhism uniquely Tendai? 4. Where or how does onebegin training in tendai buddhism? What is the first step? http://www.tendai-lotus.org/study/class/article7.htm

Greetings Pema Dormu (Jeff), "The other Jeff" kindly responded to this post since I've been awake this morning (aren't time differences a gift?), so I thought I'd add a few comments to the two combined posts. 1. What are the differences between Tendai and other forms of Buddhism? What makes Tendai Buddhism uniquely Tendai? Jeff shared with us the following, just a small portion of which I'd like to add comment upon: Vajrayana was brought to Japan from China by Kukai (see 'Kukai: Major Works' by Hakeda). Kukai founded the Shingon sect of Japanese vajrayana. A contemporary, Saicho also journeyed to China and brought vajrayana to Japan a little after Kukai (see 'Tien Tai Philosophy' by Paul Swanson). It's my understanding that Saicho returned to Japanese soil ahead of Kukai, although we're splitting hairs I believe with history. And Jeff is exactly correct when he states that: Some say Saicho's teachings were incomplete, until a student of Saicho went to China after Saicho's death and brought back what was incomplete. Comparatively, at that moment in Heian era history, it could be said that Saicho was the junior to Kukai in esoteric knowledge. The stories of happenings on Takaosan in regards to Kukai's reluctance (understandably so) to lend Saicho certain esoteric texts on the Rishukyo. As Jeff points out, Saicho's disciple, Ennin (Jikaku Daishi) later journeyed to China where he received the complete esoteric teachings, thus installing within the Japanese Tendai sect the complete Mikkyo lore. Actually, it was due to the graces of other disciples, most notably Enchin (Chisho Daishi) who expounded greatly on the Tendai doctrine in regards to the Soshitsuji-Ho, that Tendai Esoteric Buddhism (Taimitsu) advanced as it did.

13. Shingon And Tendai Buddhism Shingon and tendai buddhism simultaneously gained influence in Japan during the Heian period (7941160), when the http://www.philtar.ucsm.ac.uk/encyclopedia/easia/shingon.html

Shingon and Tendai Buddhism Doctrines Both Shingon (Chinese: Chen-yen) and Tendai (Chinese: T'ien-T'ai) Buddhism have Chinese antecedents (see CHINESE BUDDHISM). Their basic doctrines were developed in China and imported directly into Japan. Both emphasise the possibility of 'attaining enlightenment in this very body' (soku-shin-jo-butsu) through esoteric (Sanskrit: Tantra, Vajrayana) techniques including visualisation meditation, chanting of mantras and ritual gestures. Tendai Buddhism also took the Lotus Sutra (Hokkekyo, Saddharma-Pundarika-sutra) as a central text and fostered a wide variety of practices including Zen meditation and Pure Land devotional practices. Both traditions emphasised the monastic life and sought to play a major role in state ritual. History Shingon and Tendai Buddhism simultaneously gained influence in Japan during the Heian period (794-1160), when the imperial court flourished in the capital Kyoto, known as Heian 'Peace and Tranquillity'). Shingon was transmitted to Japan on his return from China by the monk Kukai (774-835), widely known in Japan by his posthumous name of Kobo Daishi. He is revered as a culture-hero who performed many extraordinary feats during his travels in Japan and instead of dying resides in samadhi (meditative trance), ready to return to the world if needed. The imperial family adhered to Shingon rites until 1868 and Shingon remains today one of the strongest and most self-confident established Buddhist sects in Japan. Shingon heavily influenced the development of the widespread ascetic mountain-religion of Shugendo.

14. On The Priest Nissho, Senior Disciple Of Nichiren Nissho calmed them down by telling them that he was a loyal Tendaipriest who simply wanted to reform tendai buddhism. Nissho and http://campross.crosswinds.net/Ryuei/SixDisciples_01.html

The Six Major Disciples of Nichiren Nissho Shonin (1221-1323) by Ryuei Michael McCormick On October 8, 1282 at the house of Munenaka Ikegami, Nichiren Shonin designated the Six Senior Disciples (Roku Roso) to carry on his work after his death. These six were: Nissho Nichiro Nikko Niko ... Nitcho (1252-1317), and Nichiji Nissho (1221-1323) had once been a fellow student with Nichiren Shonin at Mt. Hiei. Though he was one year older, he was so impressed with Nichiren Shonin that he joined him in Kamakura when Nichiren Shonin first began preaching there in 1253. It is said that Nissho had been adopted by Konoye Kanetsune, the third head of the Konoye family of the Kyoto nobility. This connection would become important later on in the propagation of Nichiren Buddhism. After the Tatsunokuchi Incident, Nissho took up residence in Hama, Kamakura. In 1284, the Hamado hermitage became the Hokkeji Temple. Because Nissho's lineage was first based at Hama, it is known as the Hama Lineage. In 1317, Nissho transferred Hokkeji Temple to his disciple Nichiyu. The Hokkeji Temple was moved to Tamazawa, Izu in 1621 and renamed Myohokkeji Temple. Nissho and his disciples probably did see themselves as Tendai reformers. The Hama Lineage maintained good relations with the Tendai school for a long time, and even sent students to Mt. Hiei to study Tendai philosophy and even to receive their ordinations.

15. USUI REIKI RYOHO Supplementary Information. tendai buddhism Usui was a Tendai Buddhist throughouthis life. It is said that Usui studied tendai buddhism from childhood on. http://angelreiki.nu/ryoho/tendai.htm

Reiki Ryoho Plain and Simple Site Index Introduction Index of Techniques Level One Manual - Shoden ... Shinpiden Supplementary Information Tendai Buddhism - Usui was a Tendai Buddhist throughout his life. This section contains links and other information regarding Tendai. Tendai Buddhist Teachings It is said that Usui studied Tendai Buddhism from childhood on. It is beleived that he may have been ordained. Tendai (or T'ien T'ai in Chinese) is a school of Buddhism. Tendai Buddhism originated in China and original teachings come from the Lotus Sutra as expounded by Chih-i. Tendai was brought to Japan by Dengyo Daishi who incorporated elements of meditation and Mikkyo (esoteric teachings). Tendai was a middle path between the Hinyana and Mahayana schools of Buddhism. The two paths in Tendai were study of the Lotus Sutra Teachings and Meditation. The practice of Tendai consisted of Buddhist Precepts, Lotus Sutra Teachings, Mikkyo (esoteric teachings), and Meditative Disciplines.

16. USUI REIKI RYOHO Supplementary Information. tendai buddhism Usui was a Tendai Buddhist throughouthis life. This section contains links and other information regarding Tendai. http://angelreiki.nu/ryoho/

Reiki Ryoho Plain and Simple Site Index Introduction Index of Techniques Level One Manual - Shoden ... Shinpiden Supplementary Information Tendai Buddhism - Usui was a Tendai Buddhist throughout his life. This section contains links and other information regarding Tendai. Author's Note: SITE UPDATED May 22th, 2001. Welcome to the newest addition to the Angelreiki.nu website. The Reiki Ryoho Plain and Simple e-book is being written and developed to try to bring some clarity to the profusion of the "new" old material coming from Japan. This book continues to be a work in progress. This update takes a look at some of the changing information that has been surfacing about Usui Sensei's relationship with the Gakkai as well as additional information about attunements. Also be sure to check out the newest web site, Reiki-Do. This site looks at Living Reiki, BEing Reiki. Visit at http://reiki-do.org

17. Nanzan Symposia: Tendai Buddhism And Christianity Nanzan Institute for Religion Culture, ed. tendai buddhism and ChristianityTHEORY AND PRACTICE IN RELIGION Tokyo Shunj?sha, 1988. ?2,000 cloth. http://www.nanzan-u.ac.jp/SHUBUNKEN/publications/symposia/Tendai and Christianit

Tendai Buddhism and Christianity THEORY AND PRACTICE IN RELIGION Tokyo: Shunjûsha, 1988. ¥2,000 cloth T he sixth Nanzan symposium brought together representatives of the Japanese Tendai Buddhist tradition, on the occasion of the 1200th anniversary of the founding of Japanese Tendai Buddhism on Mt. Hiei, to conduct a Buddhist-Christian dialogue on the theme of theory and practice in religion. The discussions were organized around a threefold structure (based on the Tendai scheme) of Buddha/God, mind, and sentient beings/nature. In the search for a contemporary meaning to doctrine and practice, the role of social responsibility and religious structures came up frequently in the discussions. Jan Van Bragt, "An Overview" Shiori Ryôdô, "The Buddha in Tendai" Ruben Habito, "The View of Salvation in Buddhism and Christianity" Tada Kôshô, "The Mind in Tendai Doctrine" Jean-Noel Robert, "Theoria as Contemplation"

18. Honen’s Early Life And Training In Tendai Buddhism Honen's Early Life and Training in tendai buddhism. Until 1175, Honen would gothrough an intensive training in the world of medieval tendai buddhism. http://www.jodo.or.jp/jsri/English/Honen/LIFE/training.html

19. Candle Of The Latter Dharma By Saicho: Tendai Buddhism Attributed to Saicho (Dengyo Daishi, 767822 CE) Founder of the Japanese TendaiSchool of Buddhism. Translated by Robert Rhodes BDK English Tripitaka. http://www.crosswinds.net/~campross/books/Candle.html

The Candle of the Latter Dharma Attributed to Saicho (Dengyo Daishi, 767-822 C.E.) Founder of the Japanese Tendai School of Buddhism Translated by Robert Rhodes BDK English Tripitaka He who conforms to the One Thusness while spreading his teaching is the Dharma king; he whose virtues permeate the four seas and transmit his influence among the people is the benevolent king. This being so, the Dharma king and the benevolent king work together to reveal each other's presence and enlighten all beings; the Absolute Truth and the secular truth rely on each other to spread the Buddhist teachings. It is for this reason that the profound writings of Buddhism fill the world and sage counsel overflows under heaven. Now we foolish monks accept and obey the heavenly net of the nation's laws and respect and obey the emperor's severe decrees. There is no time for us to rest complacent. There are three periods to the Dharma. There are also three types of people. Instructions concerning the teachings and precepts arise and disappear depending on the time, and words repudiating or praising the keeping of the precepts are employed or cast aside depending upon the audience. As for the fortunes of Fu Hsi, Wen Wang, and Confucius, the three ancient worthies of China, their rise and fall were not the same; as for the capacities of the beings of the five five-hundred year periods after the Buddha's decrease, their wisdom and enlightenment are also different. How can beings of different capacities be saved by identical means? How can all of the Buddha's teachings concerning the precepts be arranged under one principle?

20. Beliefnet; The Source For Spirituality, Religion And Morality Explore Beliefnet. http://www.beliefnet.com/features/passthepeace/delegateList.asp?religionIdx=Tend

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