This book has the following features:

■In order to promote understanding of the Japanese Buddhism, I used not only traditional explanations but also scientific information.

■I explained the history of each denomination, its main sutras and principal image, core concepts of its doctrine, key concepts of its doctrine, and its ascetic practices.

■In particular, regarding the core concepts of its doctrine and key concepts of its doctrine, I explained in an easy-to-understand manner using diagrams and scientific information.

■When explaining or interpreting matters that seem important, I have tried to clearly indicate the references I rely on. The total number of reference materials is approximately 400.



About the author: KENCHI Kunihide

Born in 1943 ▶Currently the director of the Self-Development Support Center ▶Completed the master’s course at Meiji University Graduate School of Business Administration, Doctor of Business Administration ▶The professor at Jissen Women’s University Graduate School ▶Then studied Buddhism at Taishō University Graduate School of Buddhist (April 2009–September 2010), also have experience of ascetic practice at a traditional temple ▶Buddhistic study and ascetic practice span over 20 years, A non-denominational lay-Buddhist.