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The Ruler's Realization : = State Protection Buddhism and Shingon Ritual.

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Title/Author:	The Ruler's Realization :/
Reminder of title:	State Protection Buddhism and Shingon Ritual.
Author:	Finch, George.
Description:	1 online resource (139 pages)
Notes:	Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 85-11.
Contained By:	Masters Abstracts International85-11.
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ISBN:	9798382601335

The Ruler's Realization : = State Protection Buddhism and Shingon Ritual.
Finch, George.

The Ruler's Realization :State Protection Buddhism and Shingon Ritual. - 1 online resource (139 pages)

Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 85-11.

Thesis (A.L.M.)--Harvard University, 2024.

Includes bibliographical references

This thesis examines the Japanese Buddhist state protection ritual, the Goshichinichi no mishuho (Mishuho), introduced by the ninth century Buddhist monk Kukai. Specifically, I propose that Kukai nested within the ritual a practice based on the Ninnokyo sutra, as a means of transforming the emperor in conformity with Buddhist philosophical aims as the proper means of protecting the state. My analysis focuses on Shingon Buddhist school's ritual theory to explain why Kukai suggested an additional ritual from those in use in Japan at the time. As part of that analysis, I draw from Kukai's work, Himitsu Mandara jujushinron (Jujushinron), to explain how Kukai perceived the various texts utilized for state protection practices. Utilizing Kukai's own writings I explore Shingon ritual practice and theory relevant to the Mishuho. Through these sources I consider the intended purpose of ritual meditation, its mechanism, and enunciated ideals relevant to the concept of conferring the benefits of ritual practice experientially upon another, in this case the emperor.An aspect of Kukai's theory holds that the efficacy of the ritual results not only in divine protection, but also a transformation of the ruler, in conformity with the goals of the underlying sutra. The later portion of this thesis considers the degree to which modern clinical studies demonstrate the efficacy of Buddhist practice and whether they parallel the goals of state protection texts. My analysis considers how Buddhist studies can benefit from considering the intended experience for, and benefit to, individual practitioners and society for the practice under consideration.

Electronic reproduction.
Ann Arbor, Mich. :
ProQuest,
2024

Mode of access: World Wide Web

ISBN: 9798382601335Subjects--Topical Terms:

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