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 ... [MORE] Temples & Groups (3) 1. Japanese History Pages - Tendai Buddhism - Explains the role of Tendai Buddhism in the evolution of Japanese history. 2. Parable of the Burning House - Story told in the "Lotus of the Wonderful Law" Sutra, which illustrates the superiority of these teachings over other Buddhist teachings. 3. T'ien T'ai Club - Online forum for topical discussions. 4. Tendai Buddhism - General introduction to Tendai. 5. Tendai Buddhism - Highlights the history and practice, with list of locations in the United States. 6. Tendai Buddhist Open Teachings - Reading list with online resources and contact information. 7. Tendai Discussion List - Online email discussion list for study and propagation hosted by Yahoo Groups. 8. Tendai Lotus Teachings - Introduces the teachings, offers select descriptions and explanations, overview of the Tenfold Contemplation Method, and provides online store for purchasing supplies. 9. The Buddhism of T'ien T'ai - Provides a historical perspective, explanation of teachings and practice, and lists literary works important to the teachings of Buddhism as taught by Chih-i. 10. World Cultures - History of the founding of the Tendai school at Mount Hiei, Japan. 11. Hieizan Enryakuji - Mount Hie's official site in English and Japanese with virtual tours and information.

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