1. Www.Tendai-US.org General introduction to Tendai. http://www.tendai-us.org/

Tendai-US.org Help with Relief Efforts Looking for Training I am removing all the current content of this web site. I will hopefully return in the future with better content. In the meantime, you may download some of the previous content in PDF format. Tendai for Americans Esoteric Ritual Meditations of Tendai Buddhism Daily Service Ritual (Gongyo) Mealtime Prayers ... Web Site Links If you want to help me get a new PC Rights of other documents remain with the publishers. Email Web Site Author

2. Tendai Buddhism Explains the role of tendai buddhism in the evolution of Japanese history. http://www.compsoc.net/~gemini/simons/historyweb/tendai.html

Tendai Buddhism Major Sino-Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism, named after Mount Tiantai in south-eastern China, where its first monastery was established, but usually known now by its name as used in Japan, where it saw its greatest growth and influence. In 804 the Japanese monk Saicho (767-822) was sent to study at Mount Tiantai, and returned with the teaching that formed the nucleus of Japanese Tendai, which he expounded from a new monastic centre on Mount Hiei near Kyoto. He was initially opposed by monks at the old Buddhist centre of Nara, who used Theravada precepts for ordination instead of the Mahayana precepts he wished to employ. He also incorporated elements of Zen and esoteric Buddhism into Japanese Tendai. Imperial approval for the new sect was finally given in 823, just after Saicho's death, initiating the development of Mahayana Buddhism in Japan. Two great Tendai monks, Ennin (794-864) and Enshin (814-891), furthered the sect's influence, especially at court, and the monastic centre on Mount Hiei, Enryakuji, grew into an immense temple complex. Tendai in Japan became, with Shingon , one of the two pre-eminent sects of the Heian period (794-1185), Japan's cultural golden age. It remained more élitist than Shingon, and was particularly popular with the Heian aristocracy. It also fostered the synthesis of Buddhism with Japanese

3. Welcome To The Tendai Buddhist Institute Highlights the history and practice, with list of locations in the United States. http://www.tendai.org/

Welcome! to the Tendai Buddhist Institute. Click here for more pics On June 25, 2005 The Consecration of the Main Hall of was completed. Presided over by Ven. Kosen Kobori of Sanzen-in , over 30 monks and priests completed the ceremonies which included the consecration of the hondo, Saicho statue and the "eye-opening" ceremony for the new honzon. An abridged PDF of the commemoratory book is available here. The event has been reported in JIHO, the official newsletter of Tendai-shu. First page Second page The Tendai Buddhist Institute is home to the Tendai-Shu New York Betsuin - officially designated North American branch of Enryakuji Temple, the seat of Tendai Buddhism in Japan; and the Karuna Tendai Dharma Center - a small, village temple serving the Berkshire Mountains community since 1994. The Karuna Tendai Dharma Center has several branch sangha. Jushoku's Thoughts Vast is the robe of liberation A formless field of benefaction Saving all sentient beings. This short phrase is recited three times after morning meditation. Its simplicity and its meaning resound within me each time I recite it. It becomes a recurrent mantra that circulates within me and instructs the way in which I conduct my day. Take a few moments and breathe in this gatha. Allow it to wash over you. Become the bodhisattva of this simple verse. Saving all sentient beings begins with you.

4. Tendai Buddhism Tendai for Americans Esoteric Ritual Meditations of tendai buddhism Daily Service Ritual (Gongyo) Mealtime Prayers Short History of Dengyo http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

5. Tendai History The Tendai School of Buddhism is one of the most important sects of Japanese The history of tendai buddhism thus encompasses the stories of both http://www.tendai.org/i_tendai_buddhism/history.html

A Short History of Tendai Buddhism The Tendai School of Buddhism is one of the most important sects of Japanese Buddhism, established in the 8th Century CE. Its origins are firmly rooted in both the Dharma taught by Shakyamuni Buddha - the historical Buddha - as well as the Mahayana school of Buddhism and China's T'ien-t'ai Buddhist doctrine. Named after the sacred mountain in southeast China and popularized by the philosopher, teacher and practitioner Chih-i (538-597) and the Japanese monk Saicho (767-822), the Tendai school gave rise to other important schools of Japanese Buddhism, including the Jodo (Pure Land), Jodo Shin-Shu (New Pure Land), Soto Zen, Rinzai Zen and Nichiren schools. The history of Tendai Buddhism thus encompasses the stories of both Mahayana Buddhism and Japanese Buddhism. 1. Chih-i and the T'ien-T'ai School The initial entry of Buddhism into China was facilitated by several generations of itinerant monks, traveling along the Silk Road into China. Through the efforts of Kumarajiva , a Madhyamaka monk who translated numerous Sanskrit and Pali texts into Chinese, Mahayana Buddhism was established in China by 210 CE. Over time the seeds of the Dharma planted by Kumarajiva and other forgotten monks and nuns, evolved into several schools of Chinese Mahayana Buddhism. Among these schools of Chinese Mahayana was the T'ien T'ai school, named after Mount T'ien T'ai in China, upon which its principal temple was located.

6. Tendai Buddhism Explains the role of tendai buddhism in the evolution of Japanese history. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

7. Shingon And Tendai Buddhism Shingon and tendai buddhism Doctrines Both Shingon (Chinese Chenyen) and Tendai (Chinese T'ien-T'ai) Buddhism have Chinese antecedents (see http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

8. BUDDHA DENDO TENDAI BUDDHIST OPEN TEACHINGS ONE VIEW OF tendai buddhism http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

9. Tendai Lotus Teachings - Welcome We welcome you to peer within the Japanese Tendai Buddhist School, as transmitted from its Chief Temple atop Mount Hie, Japan. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

10. Shingon And Tendai Buddhism tendai buddhism also took the Lotus Sutra (Hokkekyo, History, Shingon and tendai buddhism simultaneously gained influence in Japan during the Heian http://philtar.ucsm.ac.uk/encyclopedia/easia/shingon.html

Shingon and Tendai Buddhism Doctrines Both Shingon (Chinese: Chen-yen) and Tendai (Chinese: T'ien-T'ai) Buddhism have Chinese antecedents (see CHINESE BUDDHISM). Their basic doctrines were developed in China and imported directly into Japan. Both emphasise the possibility of 'attaining enlightenment in this very body' (soku-shin-jo-butsu) through esoteric (Sanskrit: Tantra, Vajrayana) techniques including visualisation meditation, chanting of mantras and ritual gestures. Tendai Buddhism also took the Lotus Sutra (Hokkekyo, Saddharma-Pundarika-sutra) as a central text and fostered a wide variety of practices including Zen meditation and Pure Land devotional practices. Both traditions emphasised the monastic life and sought to play a major role in state ritual. History Shingon and Tendai Buddhism simultaneously gained influence in Japan during the Heian period (794-1160), when the imperial court flourished in the capital Kyoto, known as Heian 'Peace and Tranquillity'). Shingon was transmitted to Japan on his return from China by the monk Kukai (774-835), widely known in Japan by his posthumous name of Kobo Daishi. He is revered as a culture-hero who performed many extraordinary feats during his travels in Japan and instead of dying resides in samadhi (meditative trance), ready to return to the world if needed. The imperial family adhered to Shingon rites until 1868 and Shingon remains today one of the strongest and most self-confident established Buddhist sects in Japan. Shingon heavily influenced the development of the widespread ascetic mountain-religion of Shugendo.

11. Tendai Buddhism is home to the TendaiShu New York Betsuin - officially designated North American branch of Enryakuji Temple, the seat of tendai buddhism in http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

12. Honen's Early Life And Training In Tendai Buddhism Honen's Early Life and Training in tendai buddhism http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

13. Studying With Tendai Lotus Teachings Tendai patriarch Chihi implemented this One Vehicle Buddhism (Jap. Where or how does one begin training in tendai buddhism? What is the first step? http://www.tendai-lotus.org/study/class/article7.htm

Greetings Pema Dormu (Jeff), "The other Jeff" kindly responded to this post since I've been awake this morning (aren't time differences a gift?), so I thought I'd add a few comments to the two combined posts. 1. What are the differences between Tendai and other forms of Buddhism? What makes Tendai Buddhism uniquely Tendai? Jeff shared with us the following, just a small portion of which I'd like to add comment upon: Vajrayana was brought to Japan from China by Kukai (see 'Kukai: Major Works' by Hakeda). Kukai founded the Shingon sect of Japanese vajrayana. A contemporary, Saicho also journeyed to China and brought vajrayana to Japan a little after Kukai (see 'Tien Tai Philosophy' by Paul Swanson). It's my understanding that Saicho returned to Japanese soil ahead of Kukai, although we're splitting hairs I believe with history. And Jeff is exactly correct when he states that: Some say Saicho's teachings were incomplete, until a student of Saicho went to China after Saicho's death and brought back what was incomplete.

14. Tendai Buddhism tendai buddhism Original Enlightenment and the Transformation of Medieval Japanese Buddhism by Jacqueline Ilyse Stone (Studies in East Asian http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

15. 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 http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

16. Candle Of The Latter Dharma By Saicho Tendai Buddhism Attributed to Saicho Dengyo Daishi, founder of the Japanese Tendai, but probably written by someone else. Nichiren Shonin also believed it to derive from http://nichirenscoffeehouse.net/books/Candle.html

17. Words For The Path Of The Compassionate Lotus "An allinclusive school of Buddhism" Founding Master Rev. Dokyo Chozen Temple of the Thousand Swallows Cyber Temple Home Lakewood, WA USA http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

18. BUDDHA DENDO TENDAI BUDDHIST OPEN TEACHINGS ONE VIEW OF tendai buddhism THE VERSES OF THE NINE HOBEN THE NINE VERSES OF THE SHAKUJO DESERTIFICATION FERAL HUMANS http://quietmountain.org/dharmacenters/buddhadendo/TENDAI.HTM

Tendai Buddhist Open Teachings VISIT OUR NEW WEB SITE Ajari Utsumi Reading List DANA SHOKU ESSHIN SOZO THE SANGHA ... BRAINSTORMING SHIKAN MEDITATION* THE WHEEL OF SUFFERING NOW IS A FORTUNATE TIME THE SIX SENSES REPENTENCE* SOME WORDS OF DENGYO DAISHI ONE VIEW OF TENDAI BUDDHISM THE VERSES OF THE NINE HOBEN THE NINE VERSES OF THE SHAKUJO THE TEN MAJOR AND 48 MINOR PRECEPTS* THE SHORT SUTRA OF FUDO MYO'O (in English)* THE LONGER SUTRA OF FUDO MYO’O (in English)* THE PRACTICE OF CONCENTRATION (Samadhi) ORIGIN OF THE PROTECTIVE AMULET "O-FUDA" THE FIVE PERIODS OF SHAKYAMUNI'S DHARMA INVITATION TO PRACTICE THE BUDDHADHARMA ... A SHORT HISTORY OF SEKIZAN ZEN-IN (By Taira-San of Kyoto) SELECTED BUDDHIST NUMBERS (Meditation on the Numbers 1-10)* * For any unlinked articles please e-mail request. www.members.aol.com/BuddhaDendo Retour au bout Quiet Mountain St. John's Order

19. One View Of Tendai Buddhism The ninthcentury founder of Tendai is known as Dengyo Daishi, which is my own particular lineage within the very broad umbrella of tendai buddhism. http://quietmountain.org/dharmacenters/buddhadendo/view.htm

One View Of Tendai Buddhism This writer in 1969 was given the name Vimalakirti after taking refuge in the Three Treasures with Dr. Ajari, a Russian-American and lifelong teacher of religion. In 1992, I became a kozo (junior priest) in the Tendai sect with the name Esho. My teacher is the legendary kaihogyo practioner Enami Kakusho, better known as Gozen-sama. These days he operates out of Sekizan Zen-in at the northeastern edge of Kyoto and at the foot of Mt. Hiei. He has kindly allowed me to offer the kengyo (open teachings). The Marathon Monks of Mt. Hiei , he is quoted as saying at the end of his life, "The worthless Saicho (Dengyo Daishi), tired from all his labors, has exhausted his life . . .. I will be gone soon, and have done only two things of merit: never letting harsh words pass my lips nor allowing my hands to injure a living being." The third patriarch was Jikaku Daishi who brought the full esoteric teaching into Tendai after spending nine adventorous years in China during a period of great civil unrest. One of his disciples inaugurated the kaihogyo tradition, which is my own particular lineage within the very broad umbrella of Tendai Buddhism. One of the four Bodhisattva Vows is to "master all Dharmas," and this seems to be the impetus for preserving such a wide range of activities within one sect, with the intent of offering practices which can benefit people of markedly different karmas, aspirations, and aptitudes in their quests for Enlightenment. Below, I list separately and in no particular oreder some of the practices. Although I list them separately, they are really intertwined and are to be undertaken in various combinations and at different stages in one's career:

20. Www.cc.colorado.edu/Dept/RE/Courses/RE343FOX/Outli Essays in Western languages James W. HeisigTranslations and studies on T ientai/tendai buddhism by Paul L. Swanson. The Mo-ho chih-kuan (Great treatise on cessation-and-contemplation; T 1911, http://www.cc.colorado.edu/Dept/RE/Courses/RE343FOX/Outline.html

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