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Ryuichi Abé. Professor of Japanese religions and
Buddhism of East Asia at Columbia University. Recipient of the Philip and
Ruth Hettleman Award for distinguished teaching
Professor Abé, through his teaching and books, has made an important
contribution to the Western understanding of Japanese Buddhism. His book
on Kukai underscores Kukai's impact on
9th century
Japanese society. At a time when Confucian discourse dominated Japan,
Kukai developed a "voice" for Buddhism. He has also written about
Ryokan, and
Saicho.
Books
- The Weaving of Mantra : Kūkai and the Construction of Esoteric
Buddhist Discourse. 1999.
- Great Fool: Zen Master Ryokan: Poems, Letters, and Other
Writings (with Peter Haskel). 1996.
- Saicho and Kukai: A Conflict of Interpretations.
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