Tendai Lineages Buddhism

Tendai Lineages Buddhism

Tendai

Based at Mount Hiei, Japan, the Tendai School as originally practiced in ancient China might appear drastically different from its modern, Japanese offspring. Traditionally, Chinese Tendai, or T'ien t'ai, consisted exclusively of Lotus Sutra Teachings which were the underpinning of the classic writings of Chih-i. When the Japanese Founder, Dengyo Daishi first arrived on Chinese shores in search of Tendai doctrines, the entire School was experiencing a revival thanks to the efforts of the 6th Chinese Patriarch, Chan-jan. This category houses temple, group, and individual sites that adhere to this faith and espouse these teachings.

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Temples and Groups

Editor's Picks:

- Mount Hie's official site in English and Japanese with virtual tours and information.

- Highlights the history and practice, with list of locations in the United States.
- Reading list with online resources and contact information.
- Provides a historical perspective, explanation of teachings and practice, and lists literary works important to the teachings of Buddhism as taught by Chih-i.
- Online forum for topical discussions.
- Online email discussion list for study and propagation hosted by Yahoo Groups.
- History of the founding of the Tendai school at Mount Hiei, Japan.
- Story told in the "Lotus of the Wonderful Law" Sutra, which illustrates the superiority of these teachings over other Buddhist teachings.
- Explains the role of Tendai Buddhism in the evolution of Japanese history.
- Introduces the teachings, offers select descriptions and explanations, overview of the Tenfold Contemplation Method, and provides online store for purchasing supplies.

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