See Ya in Silla Korea
Mark Harrell asserts this monument "exists primarily as the glorification of Buddhist dharma," and "remains a product of an international repertory that can be traced right across Asia to central India."
What is Sokkuram?
This prominent imperial figure wrote a lengthy and detailed description about women and girls' roles, conduct, and purpose broken down into seven separate chapters.
Who is Ban Zhao Pan Ch’ao?
Although it originated in China, this text spread to Korea and Japan and Charles Orzech describes it as the "scriptural underpinning of what we might call 'National Protection Buddhism.'"
What is “Scripture on Perfect Wisdom for Humane Kings”?
This document attempts to fuse Confucian and Buddhism ideologies in both conduct and practice to restructure government in Japan. The writer of this document is also the nephew of Empress Suiko.
What is “The Seventeen Article Constitution of Prince Shotoku”?
This is the name of the hall in which we are currently.
What is Center?
These geometric and three-dimensional designs can be seen the Sokkuram and emphasize "power through mathematic perfection" and symbolic of dharma principles.
What is mandala?
During the Han Dynasty, this emperor implement what was referred to in lecture as a "Confucian-Legalist Experiment" attempting to merge Confucian ideology with the rigid laws and harsh punitive consequences of a Legalist system.
Who is Emperor Wu (Wudi)?
This type of school, that also doubles as the title of one of our readings, is also known as Cha'n or Zen, and Wills discusses how its emphasis is "directly pointing to the human mind" and a disregard for books and written texts.
What is mediation (Wills "The Meditation School")?
This person describes his dwelling as this:
"Most people do not build houses for their own sake. . . I have built for myself and not for others. This is because in times like these, being in the position I am, I have no companion and no servant to help me."
Who is Kamo No Chomei "An Account of My Hut"?
Our lecture begins at this time.
What is 12:30pm?
The Tang-Silla Alliance alliance defeated its rivals on the Korean peninsula, most notable these TWO regions that Grayson characterizes as having primeval religions in Korea and known for religious figures such as shamans.
What are Koguryo and Paekche?
These TWO forms of Buddhism, one meaning "Way of the Elders" and strives for individual enlightenment and freedom of samsara, and the other meaning "Greater Vehicle” and can be characterized as more compassionate and strives to help all beings reach enlightenment and become bodhisattvas.
What is Theravada and Mahayana?
These types of voyages connected Japan to other parts of Asia, was the catalyst for the speed of trade, connections with other cultures, and helped the overall spread of Buddhism.
What is maritime?
Lady Murasaki is a prominent literary figure wrote a diary in which she describes the appearances and actions of courtier women, but most famously known for penning this novel, often regarded as the first novel ever written.
What is The Tale of Genji?
A plot involving this Buddhist aristocrat would result in his own martyrdom in the hopes that it would result in the sanctioning of Buddhism as the official religion. Before his death he predicted two miracles: His blood would turn into milk and his severed head would take flight into the mountains.
Who is I'cha-don?
This poem can be described as utopian and escapism in Chinese literature, and exemplify how many within post-Han China sought "refuge in the arts" (lecture 13).
What is "The Peach Blossom Spring?"
This enlightened figure said: "Life is evanescent like a dew drop, and time passes without waiting for us."
Who is Dogen?
We read briefly about samurai warriors and their production-style of announcing themselves nobly called this; I also ased you to write one about Lady Murasaki during class.
What is a nanori?