Saicho (767-822); the founder of the Tendai School; is one of the great masters of Japanese Buddhism. This edition; which includes a new preface by the author; makes available again a classic work on this important figure’s life and accomplishments. Groner’s study focuses on Saicho’s founding of the great monastic center on Mount Hiei; the leading religious institution of medieval Japan; and his radical move to adopt for purposes of ordination the Mahayana bodhisattva precepts--a decision that had far-reaching consequences for the future of Japanese Buddhist ethical thought; monastic training and organization; lay-clerical relations; philosophical developments; and Buddhism-state relations.
#763264 in Books Holiday House 2000-03-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.31 x .38 x 10.25l; 1.15 #File Name: 082341461248 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Power of the Human SpiritBy Ruth TWhat makes this book wonderful and great is that it consists of the story of young children; many of whom perished in a Nazi concentration camp; yet while they lived there they produced beautiful art; pictures they drew and colored to reveal their life in that place. The tragedy of these children; and their art teacher; Friedl who showed them how to make beauty and truth in a place of despair; is heart breaking and inspiring. It persuades us that the human spirit can be so powerful that it can shine brightly even in the darkest of places.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is the story you never hear about. Friedl ...By Colt 45This is the story you never hear about. Friedl Dicker-Brandeis could arguably be called a founder of art therapy. She fundamentally understood art as a necessity for mental health and emotional outlet. Read this book. Think about how it would have been had she not brought along her art supplies to use and share and teach. In this way; I believe that she saved the children's lives.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. But the kids still hope!By robbied14This would be so much sweeter if it weren't for the circumstances. It is so sad.
