JAP222 Esoteric Buddhism in Japan

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2011
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer), doc. PhDr. Bc. Ondřej Šefčík, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Václav Blažek, CSc.
Japanese Studies Centre – Department of Linguistics and Baltic Languages – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
each even Monday 15:50–17:25 K22
Prerequisites (in Czech)
JAP116 Buddhism in Japan || JAP216 Religions in Japan || JAP103 Introduction to Japan. Studies
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The objective of the course is the history and development of Japanese esoteric schools, namely the Shingon and Tendai school of Japanese Buddhism. Throughout the course, we will follow a line of development and establishment of the two schools, in contrast and cooperation with each other, introduce the roles of its founders and main devotional centers of each respective school of esoteric Buddhism in Japan.
Syllabus
  • Buddhism in Japan, general introduction
  • Esoteric Buddhism- it's introduction in Japan, monk Kukai
  • The Shingon school
  • The Tendai school, monk Saicho
  • Esoteric mandalas
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Koyasan, Toji
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Ninnaji and Daikakuji
  • The Esoteric schools and the aristocracy
  • Shingon and Tendai
  • Esoteric rituals
  • Summary: influence of esoteric Buddhism onto Japanese religiosity
Literature
  • Hakeda, Yoshito (1972) Kukai: major works. New York: Columbia University Press.
  • • Astley Ian (1994) Esoteric Buddhism in Japan. Copenhagen, Aarhus: Seminar for Buddhist Studies.
  • GRONER, Paul. Saichō : the establishment of the Japanese Tendai School : with a new preface. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 2000, xx, 337. ISBN 0824823710. info
  • ABE, Ryūichi. The weaving of mantra : Kūkai and the construction of esoteric Buddhist discourse. New York: Columbia University Press, 1999, xviii, 593. ISBN 0231112874. info
  • SAWA, Ryuken. Art in Japanese esoteric Buddhism. Translated by Richard L. Gage. 1st English ed. New York: Weatherhill, 1972, 151 s. ISBN 0834810018. info
Teaching methods
Lecture with class presentations and discussions.
Assessment methods
The course will be evaluated based on a written essay, the topic of which will be agreed upon after a consultation with the lecturer. A short contol test may appear throughout the semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on course enrolment limitations: Zápis mimo japanistiku je podmíněn souhlasem vyučující.

JAP222 Esoteric Buddhism in Japan

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2025

The course is not taught in Spring 2025

Extent and Intensity
2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Luboš Bělka, CSc.
Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites (in Czech)
JAP116 Japanese Buddhism || JAP216 Religions in Japan
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The objective of the course is the history and development of Japanese esoteric schools, namely the Shingon and Tendai school of Japanese Buddhism. Throughout the course, we will follow a line of development and establishment of the two schools, in contrast and cooperation with each other, introduce the roles of its founders and main devotional centers of each respective school of esoteric Buddhism in Japan.
Syllabus
  • Buddhism in Japan, general introduction
  • Esoteric Buddhism- it's introduction in Japan, monk Kukai
  • The Shingon school
  • The Tendai school, monk Saicho
  • Esoteric mandalas
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Koyasan, Toji
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Ninnaji and Daikakuji
  • The Esoteric schools and the aristocracy
  • Shingon and Tendai
  • Esoteric rituals
  • Summary: influence of esoteric Buddhism onto Japanese religiosity
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Astley Ian (1994) Esoteric Buddhism in Japan. Copenhagen, Aarhus: Seminar for Buddhist Studies.
  • Hakeda, Yoshito (1972) Kukai: major works. New York: Columbia University Press.
  • WILLIAMS, Paul and Anthony TRIBE. Buddhistické myšlení : úplné uvedení do indické tradice. Translated by Dušan Zbavitel. Vydání první. Praha: ExOriente, 2011, 301 stran. ISBN 9788090424685. info
  • ABE, Ryūichi. The weaving of mantra : Kūkai and the construction of esoteric Buddhist discourse. New York: Columbia University Press, 1999, xviii, 593. ISBN 0231112874. info
    not specified
  • PREECE, Rob (2012) Psychologie buddhistické tantry. Praha: Maitrea.
  • Bláznivý jógin : zázračný život a učení Dugpa Künlega. Translated by Keith Dowman - Sonam Paljor - Marek Štys, Illustrated by Lee Baar. Praha: Dharma Gaia, 2012, 191 s. ISBN 9788074360237. info
  • BOWRING, Richard John. The religious traditions of Japan, 500-1600. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005, xvi, 485. ISBN 052185119X. info
  • GRONER, Paul. Saichō : the establishment of the Japanese Tendai School : with a new preface. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 2000, xx, 337. ISBN 0824823710. info
  • SAWA, Ryuken. Art in Japanese esoteric Buddhism. Translated by Richard L. Gage. 1st English ed. New York: Weatherhill, 1972, 151 s. ISBN 0834810018. info
Teaching methods
Lecture with class discussions.
Assessment methods
The course will be evaluated based on a written essay, the topic of which will be agreed upon after a consultation with the lecturer. A short contol test may appear throughout the semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011.

JAP222 Esoteric Buddhism in Japan

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2024

The course is not taught in Spring 2024

Extent and Intensity
2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Luboš Bělka, CSc.
Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites (in Czech)
JAP116 Japanese Buddhism || JAP216 Religions in Japan
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The objective of the course is the history and development of Japanese esoteric schools, namely the Shingon and Tendai school of Japanese Buddhism. Throughout the course, we will follow a line of development and establishment of the two schools, in contrast and cooperation with each other, introduce the roles of its founders and main devotional centers of each respective school of esoteric Buddhism in Japan.
Syllabus
  • Buddhism in Japan, general introduction
  • Esoteric Buddhism- it's introduction in Japan, monk Kukai
  • The Shingon school
  • The Tendai school, monk Saicho
  • Esoteric mandalas
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Koyasan, Toji
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Ninnaji and Daikakuji
  • The Esoteric schools and the aristocracy
  • Shingon and Tendai
  • Esoteric rituals
  • Summary: influence of esoteric Buddhism onto Japanese religiosity
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Astley Ian (1994) Esoteric Buddhism in Japan. Copenhagen, Aarhus: Seminar for Buddhist Studies.
  • Hakeda, Yoshito (1972) Kukai: major works. New York: Columbia University Press.
  • WILLIAMS, Paul and Anthony TRIBE. Buddhistické myšlení : úplné uvedení do indické tradice. Translated by Dušan Zbavitel. Vydání první. Praha: ExOriente, 2011, 301 stran. ISBN 9788090424685. info
  • ABE, Ryūichi. The weaving of mantra : Kūkai and the construction of esoteric Buddhist discourse. New York: Columbia University Press, 1999, xviii, 593. ISBN 0231112874. info
    not specified
  • PREECE, Rob (2012) Psychologie buddhistické tantry. Praha: Maitrea.
  • Bláznivý jógin : zázračný život a učení Dugpa Künlega. Translated by Keith Dowman - Sonam Paljor - Marek Štys, Illustrated by Lee Baar. Praha: Dharma Gaia, 2012, 191 s. ISBN 9788074360237. info
  • BOWRING, Richard John. The religious traditions of Japan, 500-1600. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005, xvi, 485. ISBN 052185119X. info
  • GRONER, Paul. Saichō : the establishment of the Japanese Tendai School : with a new preface. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 2000, xx, 337. ISBN 0824823710. info
  • SAWA, Ryuken. Art in Japanese esoteric Buddhism. Translated by Richard L. Gage. 1st English ed. New York: Weatherhill, 1972, 151 s. ISBN 0834810018. info
Teaching methods
Lecture with class discussions.
Assessment methods
The course will be evaluated based on a written essay, the topic of which will be agreed upon after a consultation with the lecturer. A short contol test may appear throughout the semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011.

JAP222 Esoteric Buddhism in Japan

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2023

The course is not taught in Spring 2023

Extent and Intensity
2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Luboš Bělka, CSc.
Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites (in Czech)
JAP116 Japanese Buddhism || JAP216 Religions in Japan
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The objective of the course is the history and development of Japanese esoteric schools, namely the Shingon and Tendai school of Japanese Buddhism. Throughout the course, we will follow a line of development and establishment of the two schools, in contrast and cooperation with each other, introduce the roles of its founders and main devotional centers of each respective school of esoteric Buddhism in Japan.
Syllabus
  • Buddhism in Japan, general introduction
  • Esoteric Buddhism- it's introduction in Japan, monk Kukai
  • The Shingon school
  • The Tendai school, monk Saicho
  • Esoteric mandalas
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Koyasan, Toji
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Ninnaji and Daikakuji
  • The Esoteric schools and the aristocracy
  • Shingon and Tendai
  • Esoteric rituals
  • Summary: influence of esoteric Buddhism onto Japanese religiosity
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Astley Ian (1994) Esoteric Buddhism in Japan. Copenhagen, Aarhus: Seminar for Buddhist Studies.
  • Hakeda, Yoshito (1972) Kukai: major works. New York: Columbia University Press.
  • WILLIAMS, Paul and Anthony TRIBE. Buddhistické myšlení : úplné uvedení do indické tradice. Translated by Dušan Zbavitel. Vydání první. Praha: ExOriente, 2011, 301 stran. ISBN 9788090424685. info
  • ABE, Ryūichi. The weaving of mantra : Kūkai and the construction of esoteric Buddhist discourse. New York: Columbia University Press, 1999, xviii, 593. ISBN 0231112874. info
    not specified
  • PREECE, Rob (2012) Psychologie buddhistické tantry. Praha: Maitrea.
  • Bláznivý jógin : zázračný život a učení Dugpa Künlega. Translated by Keith Dowman - Sonam Paljor - Marek Štys, Illustrated by Lee Baar. Praha: Dharma Gaia, 2012, 191 s. ISBN 9788074360237. info
  • BOWRING, Richard John. The religious traditions of Japan, 500-1600. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005, xvi, 485. ISBN 052185119X. info
  • GRONER, Paul. Saichō : the establishment of the Japanese Tendai School : with a new preface. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 2000, xx, 337. ISBN 0824823710. info
  • SAWA, Ryuken. Art in Japanese esoteric Buddhism. Translated by Richard L. Gage. 1st English ed. New York: Weatherhill, 1972, 151 s. ISBN 0834810018. info
Teaching methods
Lecture with class discussions.
Assessment methods
The course will be evaluated based on a written essay, the topic of which will be agreed upon after a consultation with the lecturer. A short contol test may appear throughout the semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011.

JAP222 Esoteric Buddhism in Japan

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2022

The course is not taught in Spring 2022

Extent and Intensity
2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Luboš Bělka, CSc.
Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites (in Czech)
JAP116 Japanese Buddhism || JAP216 Religions in Japan
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The objective of the course is the history and development of Japanese esoteric schools, namely the Shingon and Tendai school of Japanese Buddhism. Throughout the course, we will follow a line of development and establishment of the two schools, in contrast and cooperation with each other, introduce the roles of its founders and main devotional centers of each respective school of esoteric Buddhism in Japan.
Syllabus
  • Buddhism in Japan, general introduction
  • Esoteric Buddhism- it's introduction in Japan, monk Kukai
  • The Shingon school
  • The Tendai school, monk Saicho
  • Esoteric mandalas
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Koyasan, Toji
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Ninnaji and Daikakuji
  • The Esoteric schools and the aristocracy
  • Shingon and Tendai
  • Esoteric rituals
  • Summary: influence of esoteric Buddhism onto Japanese religiosity
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Astley Ian (1994) Esoteric Buddhism in Japan. Copenhagen, Aarhus: Seminar for Buddhist Studies.
  • Hakeda, Yoshito (1972) Kukai: major works. New York: Columbia University Press.
  • WILLIAMS, Paul and Anthony TRIBE. Buddhistické myšlení : úplné uvedení do indické tradice. Translated by Dušan Zbavitel. Vydání první. Praha: ExOriente, 2011, 301 stran. ISBN 9788090424685. info
  • ABE, Ryūichi. The weaving of mantra : Kūkai and the construction of esoteric Buddhist discourse. New York: Columbia University Press, 1999, xviii, 593. ISBN 0231112874. info
    not specified
  • PREECE, Rob (2012) Psychologie buddhistické tantry. Praha: Maitrea.
  • Bláznivý jógin : zázračný život a učení Dugpa Künlega. Translated by Keith Dowman - Sonam Paljor - Marek Štys, Illustrated by Lee Baar. Praha: Dharma Gaia, 2012, 191 s. ISBN 9788074360237. info
  • BOWRING, Richard John. The religious traditions of Japan, 500-1600. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005, xvi, 485. ISBN 052185119X. info
  • GRONER, Paul. Saichō : the establishment of the Japanese Tendai School : with a new preface. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 2000, xx, 337. ISBN 0824823710. info
  • SAWA, Ryuken. Art in Japanese esoteric Buddhism. Translated by Richard L. Gage. 1st English ed. New York: Weatherhill, 1972, 151 s. ISBN 0834810018. info
Teaching methods
Lecture with class discussions.
Assessment methods
The course will be evaluated based on a written essay, the topic of which will be agreed upon after a consultation with the lecturer. A short contol test may appear throughout the semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011.

JAP222 Esoteric Buddhism in Japan

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2021

The course is not taught in Spring 2021

Extent and Intensity
2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Luboš Bělka, CSc.
Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites (in Czech)
JAP116 Japanese Buddhism || JAP216 Religions in Japan
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The objective of the course is the history and development of Japanese esoteric schools, namely the Shingon and Tendai school of Japanese Buddhism. Throughout the course, we will follow a line of development and establishment of the two schools, in contrast and cooperation with each other, introduce the roles of its founders and main devotional centers of each respective school of esoteric Buddhism in Japan.
Syllabus
  • Buddhism in Japan, general introduction
  • Esoteric Buddhism- it's introduction in Japan, monk Kukai
  • The Shingon school
  • The Tendai school, monk Saicho
  • Esoteric mandalas
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Koyasan, Toji
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Ninnaji and Daikakuji
  • The Esoteric schools and the aristocracy
  • Shingon and Tendai
  • Esoteric rituals
  • Summary: influence of esoteric Buddhism onto Japanese religiosity
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Astley Ian (1994) Esoteric Buddhism in Japan. Copenhagen, Aarhus: Seminar for Buddhist Studies.
  • Hakeda, Yoshito (1972) Kukai: major works. New York: Columbia University Press.
  • WILLIAMS, Paul and Anthony TRIBE. Buddhistické myšlení : úplné uvedení do indické tradice. Translated by Dušan Zbavitel. Vydání první. Praha: ExOriente, 2011, 301 stran. ISBN 9788090424685. info
  • ABE, Ryūichi. The weaving of mantra : Kūkai and the construction of esoteric Buddhist discourse. New York: Columbia University Press, 1999, xviii, 593. ISBN 0231112874. info
    not specified
  • PREECE, Rob (2012) Psychologie buddhistické tantry. Praha: Maitrea.
  • Bláznivý jógin : zázračný život a učení Dugpa Künlega. Translated by Keith Dowman - Sonam Paljor - Marek Štys, Illustrated by Lee Baar. Praha: Dharma Gaia, 2012, 191 s. ISBN 9788074360237. info
  • BOWRING, Richard John. The religious traditions of Japan, 500-1600. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005, xvi, 485. ISBN 052185119X. info
  • GRONER, Paul. Saichō : the establishment of the Japanese Tendai School : with a new preface. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 2000, xx, 337. ISBN 0824823710. info
  • SAWA, Ryuken. Art in Japanese esoteric Buddhism. Translated by Richard L. Gage. 1st English ed. New York: Weatherhill, 1972, 151 s. ISBN 0834810018. info
Teaching methods
Lecture with class discussions.
Assessment methods
The course will be evaluated based on a written essay, the topic of which will be agreed upon after a consultation with the lecturer. A short contol test may appear throughout the semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011.

JAP222 Esoteric Buddhism in Japan

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2020

The course is not taught in Spring 2020

Extent and Intensity
2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Luboš Bělka, CSc.
Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites (in Czech)
JAP116 Japanese Buddhism || JAP216 Religions in Japan
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The objective of the course is the history and development of Japanese esoteric schools, namely the Shingon and Tendai school of Japanese Buddhism. Throughout the course, we will follow a line of development and establishment of the two schools, in contrast and cooperation with each other, introduce the roles of its founders and main devotional centers of each respective school of esoteric Buddhism in Japan.
Syllabus
  • Buddhism in Japan, general introduction
  • Esoteric Buddhism- it's introduction in Japan, monk Kukai
  • The Shingon school
  • The Tendai school, monk Saicho
  • Esoteric mandalas
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Koyasan, Toji
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Ninnaji and Daikakuji
  • The Esoteric schools and the aristocracy
  • Shingon and Tendai
  • Esoteric rituals
  • Summary: influence of esoteric Buddhism onto Japanese religiosity
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Astley Ian (1994) Esoteric Buddhism in Japan. Copenhagen, Aarhus: Seminar for Buddhist Studies.
  • Hakeda, Yoshito (1972) Kukai: major works. New York: Columbia University Press.
  • WILLIAMS, Paul and Anthony TRIBE. Buddhistické myšlení : úplné uvedení do indické tradice. Translated by Dušan Zbavitel. Vydání první. Praha: ExOriente, 2011, 301 stran. ISBN 9788090424685. info
  • ABE, Ryūichi. The weaving of mantra : Kūkai and the construction of esoteric Buddhist discourse. New York: Columbia University Press, 1999, xviii, 593. ISBN 0231112874. info
    not specified
  • PREECE, Rob (2012) Psychologie buddhistické tantry. Praha: Maitrea.
  • Bláznivý jógin : zázračný život a učení Dugpa Künlega. Translated by Keith Dowman - Sonam Paljor - Marek Štys, Illustrated by Lee Baar. Praha: Dharma Gaia, 2012, 191 s. ISBN 9788074360237. info
  • BOWRING, Richard John. The religious traditions of Japan, 500-1600. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005, xvi, 485. ISBN 052185119X. info
  • GRONER, Paul. Saichō : the establishment of the Japanese Tendai School : with a new preface. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 2000, xx, 337. ISBN 0824823710. info
  • SAWA, Ryuken. Art in Japanese esoteric Buddhism. Translated by Richard L. Gage. 1st English ed. New York: Weatherhill, 1972, 151 s. ISBN 0834810018. info
Teaching methods
Lecture with class discussions.
Assessment methods
The course will be evaluated based on a written essay, the topic of which will be agreed upon after a consultation with the lecturer. A short contol test may appear throughout the semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011.

JAP222 Esoteric Buddhism in Japan

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2019

The course is not taught in Spring 2019

Extent and Intensity
2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Luboš Bělka, CSc.
Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites (in Czech)
JAP116 Japanese Buddhism || JAP216 Religions in Japan
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The objective of the course is the history and development of Japanese esoteric schools, namely the Shingon and Tendai school of Japanese Buddhism. Throughout the course, we will follow a line of development and establishment of the two schools, in contrast and cooperation with each other, introduce the roles of its founders and main devotional centers of each respective school of esoteric Buddhism in Japan.
Syllabus
  • Buddhism in Japan, general introduction
  • Esoteric Buddhism- it's introduction in Japan, monk Kukai
  • The Shingon school
  • The Tendai school, monk Saicho
  • Esoteric mandalas
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Koyasan, Toji
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Ninnaji and Daikakuji
  • The Esoteric schools and the aristocracy
  • Shingon and Tendai
  • Esoteric rituals
  • Summary: influence of esoteric Buddhism onto Japanese religiosity
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Astley Ian (1994) Esoteric Buddhism in Japan. Copenhagen, Aarhus: Seminar for Buddhist Studies.
  • Hakeda, Yoshito (1972) Kukai: major works. New York: Columbia University Press.
  • WILLIAMS, Paul and Anthony TRIBE. Buddhistické myšlení : úplné uvedení do indické tradice. Translated by Dušan Zbavitel. Vydání první. Praha: ExOriente, 2011, 301 stran. ISBN 9788090424685. info
  • ABE, Ryūichi. The weaving of mantra : Kūkai and the construction of esoteric Buddhist discourse. New York: Columbia University Press, 1999, xviii, 593. ISBN 0231112874. info
    not specified
  • PREECE, Rob (2012) Psychologie buddhistické tantry. Praha: Maitrea.
  • Bláznivý jógin : zázračný život a učení Dugpa Künlega. Translated by Keith Dowman - Sonam Paljor - Marek Štys, Illustrated by Lee Baar. Praha: Dharma Gaia, 2012, 191 s. ISBN 9788074360237. info
  • BOWRING, Richard John. The religious traditions of Japan, 500-1600. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005, xvi, 485. ISBN 052185119X. info
  • GRONER, Paul. Saichō : the establishment of the Japanese Tendai School : with a new preface. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 2000, xx, 337. ISBN 0824823710. info
  • SAWA, Ryuken. Art in Japanese esoteric Buddhism. Translated by Richard L. Gage. 1st English ed. New York: Weatherhill, 1972, 151 s. ISBN 0834810018. info
Teaching methods
Lecture with class discussions.
Assessment methods
The course will be evaluated based on a written essay, the topic of which will be agreed upon after a consultation with the lecturer. A short contol test may appear throughout the semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011.

JAP222 Esoteric Buddhism in Japan

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2018

The course is not taught in Spring 2018

Extent and Intensity
2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Luboš Bělka, CSc.
Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites (in Czech)
JAP116 Japanese Buddhism || JAP216 Religions in Japan
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The objective of the course is the history and development of Japanese esoteric schools, namely the Shingon and Tendai school of Japanese Buddhism. Throughout the course, we will follow a line of development and establishment of the two schools, in contrast and cooperation with each other, introduce the roles of its founders and main devotional centers of each respective school of esoteric Buddhism in Japan.
Syllabus
  • Buddhism in Japan, general introduction
  • Esoteric Buddhism- it's introduction in Japan, monk Kukai
  • The Shingon school
  • The Tendai school, monk Saicho
  • Esoteric mandalas
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Koyasan, Toji
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Ninnaji and Daikakuji
  • The Esoteric schools and the aristocracy
  • Shingon and Tendai
  • Esoteric rituals
  • Summary: influence of esoteric Buddhism onto Japanese religiosity
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Astley Ian (1994) Esoteric Buddhism in Japan. Copenhagen, Aarhus: Seminar for Buddhist Studies.
  • Hakeda, Yoshito (1972) Kukai: major works. New York: Columbia University Press.
  • WILLIAMS, Paul and Anthony TRIBE. Buddhistické myšlení : úplné uvedení do indické tradice. Translated by Dušan Zbavitel. Vydání první. Praha: ExOriente, 2011, 301 stran. ISBN 9788090424685. info
  • ABE, Ryūichi. The weaving of mantra : Kūkai and the construction of esoteric Buddhist discourse. New York: Columbia University Press, 1999, xviii, 593. ISBN 0231112874. info
    not specified
  • PREECE, Rob (2012) Psychologie buddhistické tantry. Praha: Maitrea.
  • Bláznivý jógin : zázračný život a učení Dugpa Künlega. Translated by Keith Dowman - Sonam Paljor - Marek Štys, Illustrated by Lee Baar. Praha: Dharma Gaia, 2012, 191 s. ISBN 9788074360237. info
  • BOWRING, Richard John. The religious traditions of Japan, 500-1600. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005, xvi, 485. ISBN 052185119X. info
  • GRONER, Paul. Saichō : the establishment of the Japanese Tendai School : with a new preface. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 2000, xx, 337. ISBN 0824823710. info
  • SAWA, Ryuken. Art in Japanese esoteric Buddhism. Translated by Richard L. Gage. 1st English ed. New York: Weatherhill, 1972, 151 s. ISBN 0834810018. info
Teaching methods
Lecture with class discussions.
Assessment methods
The course will be evaluated based on a written essay, the topic of which will be agreed upon after a consultation with the lecturer. A short contol test may appear throughout the semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011.

JAP222 Esoteric Buddhism in Japan

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2017

The course is not taught in Spring 2017

Extent and Intensity
2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Luboš Bělka, CSc.
Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites (in Czech)
JAP116 Japanese Buddhism || JAP216 Religions in Japan
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The objective of the course is the history and development of Japanese esoteric schools, namely the Shingon and Tendai school of Japanese Buddhism. Throughout the course, we will follow a line of development and establishment of the two schools, in contrast and cooperation with each other, introduce the roles of its founders and main devotional centers of each respective school of esoteric Buddhism in Japan.
Syllabus
  • Buddhism in Japan, general introduction
  • Esoteric Buddhism- it's introduction in Japan, monk Kukai
  • The Shingon school
  • The Tendai school, monk Saicho
  • Esoteric mandalas
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Koyasan, Toji
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Ninnaji and Daikakuji
  • The Esoteric schools and the aristocracy
  • Shingon and Tendai
  • Esoteric rituals
  • Summary: influence of esoteric Buddhism onto Japanese religiosity
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Astley Ian (1994) Esoteric Buddhism in Japan. Copenhagen, Aarhus: Seminar for Buddhist Studies.
  • Hakeda, Yoshito (1972) Kukai: major works. New York: Columbia University Press.
  • WILLIAMS, Paul and Anthony TRIBE. Buddhistické myšlení : úplné uvedení do indické tradice. Translated by Dušan Zbavitel. Vydání první. Praha: ExOriente, 2011, 301 stran. ISBN 9788090424685. info
  • ABE, Ryūichi. The weaving of mantra : Kūkai and the construction of esoteric Buddhist discourse. New York: Columbia University Press, 1999, xviii, 593. ISBN 0231112874. info
    not specified
  • PREECE, Rob (2012) Psychologie buddhistické tantry. Praha: Maitrea.
  • Bláznivý jógin : zázračný život a učení Dugpa Künlega. Translated by Keith Dowman - Sonam Paljor - Marek Štys, Illustrated by Lee Baar. Praha: Dharma Gaia, 2012, 191 s. ISBN 9788074360237. info
  • BOWRING, Richard John. The religious traditions of Japan, 500-1600. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005, xvi, 485. ISBN 052185119X. info
  • GRONER, Paul. Saichō : the establishment of the Japanese Tendai School : with a new preface. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 2000, xx, 337. ISBN 0824823710. info
  • SAWA, Ryuken. Art in Japanese esoteric Buddhism. Translated by Richard L. Gage. 1st English ed. New York: Weatherhill, 1972, 151 s. ISBN 0834810018. info
Teaching methods
Lecture with class discussions.
Assessment methods
The course will be evaluated based on a written essay, the topic of which will be agreed upon after a consultation with the lecturer. A short contol test may appear throughout the semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011.

JAP222 Esoteric Buddhism in Japan

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2016

The course is not taught in Spring 2016

Extent and Intensity
0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Luboš Bělka, CSc.
Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites (in Czech)
JAP116 Japanese Buddhism || JAP216 Religions in Japan
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The objective of the course is the history and development of Japanese esoteric schools, namely the Shingon and Tendai school of Japanese Buddhism. Throughout the course, we will follow a line of development and establishment of the two schools, in contrast and cooperation with each other, introduce the roles of its founders and main devotional centers of each respective school of esoteric Buddhism in Japan.
Syllabus
  • Buddhism in Japan, general introduction
  • Esoteric Buddhism- it's introduction in Japan, monk Kukai
  • The Shingon school
  • The Tendai school, monk Saicho
  • Esoteric mandalas
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Koyasan, Toji
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Ninnaji and Daikakuji
  • The Esoteric schools and the aristocracy
  • Shingon and Tendai
  • Esoteric rituals
  • Summary: influence of esoteric Buddhism onto Japanese religiosity
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Astley Ian (1994) Esoteric Buddhism in Japan. Copenhagen, Aarhus: Seminar for Buddhist Studies.
  • Hakeda, Yoshito (1972) Kukai: major works. New York: Columbia University Press.
  • WILLIAMS, Paul and Anthony TRIBE. Buddhistické myšlení : úplné uvedení do indické tradice. Translated by Dušan Zbavitel. Vydání první. Praha: ExOriente, 2011, 301 stran. ISBN 9788090424685. info
  • ABE, Ryūichi. The weaving of mantra : Kūkai and the construction of esoteric Buddhist discourse. New York: Columbia University Press, 1999, xviii, 593. ISBN 0231112874. info
    not specified
  • PREECE, Rob (2012) Psychologie buddhistické tantry. Praha: Maitrea.
  • Bláznivý jógin : zázračný život a učení Dugpa Künlega. Translated by Keith Dowman - Sonam Paljor - Marek Štys, Illustrated by Lee Baar. Praha: Dharma Gaia, 2012, 191 s. ISBN 9788074360237. info
  • BOWRING, Richard John. The religious traditions of Japan, 500-1600. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005, xvi, 485. ISBN 052185119X. info
  • GRONER, Paul. Saichō : the establishment of the Japanese Tendai School : with a new preface. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 2000, xx, 337. ISBN 0824823710. info
  • SAWA, Ryuken. Art in Japanese esoteric Buddhism. Translated by Richard L. Gage. 1st English ed. New York: Weatherhill, 1972, 151 s. ISBN 0834810018. info
Teaching methods
Lecture with class discussions.
Assessment methods
The course will be evaluated based on a written essay, the topic of which will be agreed upon after a consultation with the lecturer. A short contol test may appear throughout the semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011.

JAP222 Esoteric Buddhism in Japan

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2015

The course is not taught in Spring 2015

Extent and Intensity
0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Václav Blažek, CSc.
Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites (in Czech)
JAP116 Japanese Buddhism || JAP216 Religions in Japan
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The objective of the course is the history and development of Japanese esoteric schools, namely the Shingon and Tendai school of Japanese Buddhism. Throughout the course, we will follow a line of development and establishment of the two schools, in contrast and cooperation with each other, introduce the roles of its founders and main devotional centers of each respective school of esoteric Buddhism in Japan.
Syllabus
  • Buddhism in Japan, general introduction
  • Esoteric Buddhism- it's introduction in Japan, monk Kukai
  • The Shingon school
  • The Tendai school, monk Saicho
  • Esoteric mandalas
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Koyasan, Toji
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Ninnaji and Daikakuji
  • The Esoteric schools and the aristocracy
  • Shingon and Tendai
  • Esoteric rituals
  • Summary: influence of esoteric Buddhism onto Japanese religiosity
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Astley Ian (1994) Esoteric Buddhism in Japan. Copenhagen, Aarhus: Seminar for Buddhist Studies.
  • Hakeda, Yoshito (1972) Kukai: major works. New York: Columbia University Press.
  • WILLIAMS, Paul and Anthony TRIBE. Buddhistické myšlení : úplné uvedení do indické tradice. Translated by Dušan Zbavitel. Vydání první. Praha: ExOriente, 2011, 301 stran. ISBN 9788090424685. info
  • ABE, Ryūichi. The weaving of mantra : Kūkai and the construction of esoteric Buddhist discourse. New York: Columbia University Press, 1999, xviii, 593. ISBN 0231112874. info
    not specified
  • PREECE, Rob (2012) Psychologie buddhistické tantry. Praha: Maitrea.
  • Bláznivý jógin : zázračný život a učení Dugpa Künlega. Translated by Keith Dowman - Sonam Paljor - Marek Štys, Illustrated by Lee Baar. Praha: Dharma Gaia, 2012, 191 s. ISBN 9788074360237. info
  • BOWRING, Richard John. The religious traditions of Japan, 500-1600. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005, xvi, 485. ISBN 052185119X. info
  • GRONER, Paul. Saichō : the establishment of the Japanese Tendai School : with a new preface. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 2000, xx, 337. ISBN 0824823710. info
  • SAWA, Ryuken. Art in Japanese esoteric Buddhism. Translated by Richard L. Gage. 1st English ed. New York: Weatherhill, 1972, 151 s. ISBN 0834810018. info
Teaching methods
Lecture with class discussions.
Assessment methods
The course will be evaluated based on a written essay, the topic of which will be agreed upon after a consultation with the lecturer. A short contol test may appear throughout the semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011.

JAP222 Esoteric Buddhism in Japan

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2014

The course is not taught in Spring 2014

Extent and Intensity
0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Václav Blažek, CSc.
Japanese Studies Centre – Department of Linguistics and Baltic Languages – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Japanese Studies Centre – Department of Linguistics and Baltic Languages – Faculty of Arts
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The objective of the course is the history and development of Japanese esoteric schools, namely the Shingon and Tendai school of Japanese Buddhism. Throughout the course, we will follow a line of development and establishment of the two schools, in contrast and cooperation with each other, introduce the roles of its founders and main devotional centers of each respective school of esoteric Buddhism in Japan.
Syllabus
  • Buddhism in Japan, general introduction
  • Esoteric Buddhism- it's introduction in Japan, monk Kukai
  • The Shingon school
  • The Tendai school, monk Saicho
  • Esoteric mandalas
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Koyasan, Toji
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Ninnaji and Daikakuji
  • The Esoteric schools and the aristocracy
  • Shingon and Tendai
  • Esoteric rituals
  • Summary: influence of esoteric Buddhism onto Japanese religiosity
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Astley Ian (1994) Esoteric Buddhism in Japan. Copenhagen, Aarhus: Seminar for Buddhist Studies.
  • Hakeda, Yoshito (1972) Kukai: major works. New York: Columbia University Press.
  • WILLIAMS, Paul and Anthony TRIBE. Buddhistické myšlení : úplné uvedení do indické tradice. Translated by Dušan Zbavitel. Vydání první. Praha: ExOriente, 2011, 301 stran. ISBN 9788090424685. info
  • ABE, Ryūichi. The weaving of mantra : Kūkai and the construction of esoteric Buddhist discourse. New York: Columbia University Press, 1999, xviii, 593. ISBN 0231112874. info
    not specified
  • PREECE, Rob (2012) Psychologie buddhistické tantry. Praha: Maitrea.
  • Bláznivý jógin : zázračný život a učení Dugpa Künlega. Translated by Keith Dowman - Sonam Paljor - Marek Štys, Illustrated by Lee Baar. Praha: Dharma Gaia, 2012, 191 s. ISBN 9788074360237. info
  • BOWRING, Richard John. The religious traditions of Japan, 500-1600. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005, xvi, 485. ISBN 052185119X. info
  • GRONER, Paul. Saichō : the establishment of the Japanese Tendai School : with a new preface. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 2000, xx, 337. ISBN 0824823710. info
  • SAWA, Ryuken. Art in Japanese esoteric Buddhism. Translated by Richard L. Gage. 1st English ed. New York: Weatherhill, 1972, 151 s. ISBN 0834810018. info
Teaching methods
Lecture with class discussions.
Assessment methods
The course will be evaluated based on a written essay, the topic of which will be agreed upon after a consultation with the lecturer. A short contol test may appear throughout the semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011.

JAP222 Esoteric Buddhism in Japan

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2013

The course is not taught in Spring 2013

Extent and Intensity
0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Bc. Zuzana Jonášová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Václav Blažek, CSc.
Japanese Studies Centre – Department of Linguistics and Baltic Languages – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Japanese Studies Centre – Department of Linguistics and Baltic Languages – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 19:10–20:45 K21
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 60 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/60, only registered: 0/60
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The objective of the course is the history and development of Japanese esoteric schools, namely the Shingon and Tendai school of Japanese Buddhism. Throughout the course, we will follow a line of development and establishment of the two schools, in contrast and cooperation with each other, introduce the roles of its founders and main devotional centers of each respective school of esoteric Buddhism in Japan.
Syllabus
  • Buddhism in Japan, general introduction
  • Esoteric Buddhism- it's introduction in Japan, monk Kukai
  • The Shingon school
  • The Tendai school, monk Saicho
  • Esoteric mandalas
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Koyasan, Toji
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Ninnaji and Daikakuji
  • The Esoteric schools and the aristocracy
  • Shingon and Tendai
  • Esoteric rituals
  • Summary: influence of esoteric Buddhism onto Japanese religiosity
Literature
  • Hakeda, Yoshito (1972) Kukai: major works. New York: Columbia University Press.
  • • Astley Ian (1994) Esoteric Buddhism in Japan. Copenhagen, Aarhus: Seminar for Buddhist Studies.
  • WILLIAMS, Paul and Anthony TRIBE. Buddhistické myšlení : úplné uvedení do indické tradice. Translated by Dušan Zbavitel. Vydání první. Praha: ExOriente, 2011, 301 stran. ISBN 9788090424685. info
  • GRONER, Paul. Saichō : the establishment of the Japanese Tendai School : with a new preface. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 2000, xx, 337. ISBN 0824823710. info
  • ABE, Ryūichi. The weaving of mantra : Kūkai and the construction of esoteric Buddhist discourse. New York: Columbia University Press, 1999, xviii, 593. ISBN 0231112874. info
  • SAWA, Ryuken. Art in Japanese esoteric Buddhism. Translated by Richard L. Gage. 1st English ed. New York: Weatherhill, 1972, 151 s. ISBN 0834810018. info
Teaching methods
Lecture with class presentations and discussions.
Assessment methods
The course will be evaluated based on a written essay, the topic of which will be agreed upon after a consultation with the lecturer. A short contol test may appear throughout the semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Course is no more offered.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Zápis mimo japanistiku je podmíněn souhlasem vyučující.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011.

JAP222 Esoteric Buddhism in Japan

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2012

The course is not taught in Spring 2012

Extent and Intensity
0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer), doc. PhDr. Bc. Ondřej Šefčík, Ph.D. (deputy)
doc. PhDr. Luboš Bělka, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Václav Blažek, CSc.
Japanese Studies Centre – Department of Linguistics and Baltic Languages – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Japanese Studies Centre – Department of Linguistics and Baltic Languages – Faculty of Arts
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The objective of the course is the history and development of Japanese esoteric schools, namely the Shingon and Tendai school of Japanese Buddhism. Throughout the course, we will follow a line of development and establishment of the two schools, in contrast and cooperation with each other, introduce the roles of its founders and main devotional centers of each respective school of esoteric Buddhism in Japan.
Syllabus
  • Buddhism in Japan, general introduction
  • Esoteric Buddhism- it's introduction in Japan, monk Kukai
  • The Shingon school
  • The Tendai school, monk Saicho
  • Esoteric mandalas
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Koyasan, Toji
  • Centers of Esoteric Buddhism- Ninnaji and Daikakuji
  • The Esoteric schools and the aristocracy
  • Shingon and Tendai
  • Esoteric rituals
  • Summary: influence of esoteric Buddhism onto Japanese religiosity
Literature
  • • Astley Ian (1994) Esoteric Buddhism in Japan. Copenhagen, Aarhus: Seminar for Buddhist Studies.
  • Hakeda, Yoshito (1972) Kukai: major works. New York: Columbia University Press.
  • GRONER, Paul. Saichō : the establishment of the Japanese Tendai School : with a new preface. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 2000, xx, 337. ISBN 0824823710. info
  • ABE, Ryūichi. The weaving of mantra : Kūkai and the construction of esoteric Buddhist discourse. New York: Columbia University Press, 1999, xviii, 593. ISBN 0231112874. info
  • SAWA, Ryuken. Art in Japanese esoteric Buddhism. Translated by Richard L. Gage. 1st English ed. New York: Weatherhill, 1972, 151 s. ISBN 0834810018. info
Teaching methods
Lecture with class presentations and discussions.
Assessment methods
The course will be evaluated based on a written essay, the topic of which will be agreed upon after a consultation with the lecturer. A short contol test may appear throughout the semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Information on course enrolment limitations: Zápis mimo japanistiku je podmíněn souhlasem vyučující.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011.
  • Enrolment Statistics (recent)