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Tendai Buddhism

What are the main principles of Tendai Buddhism, the Japanese Tiantai school?

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How did Saichō establish the Tendai school in Japan?

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What distinguishes Japanese Tendai Buddhism from Chinese Tiantai?

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What role does the Lotus Sutra play in Tendai thought and practice?

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What is ichinen sanzen and how is it interpreted in Tendai Buddhism?

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What are the Four Samadhis in Tendai practice?

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How does Tendai Buddhism synthesize various Mahayana traditions, including Pure Land, Zen, and Vajrayana?

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What meditation techniques are practiced in Tendai monasteries?

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How did Tendai influence the development of other Japanese Buddhist schools?

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What is the Tendai view of original enlightenment (hongaku) and universal Buddhahood?

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What are the key rituals performed in Tendai ceremonies?

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How does Tendai Buddhism approach the concept of emptiness (śūnyatā)?

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Who are the most important historical figures in Japanese Tendai Buddhism?

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What scriptures form the core of the Tendai curriculum?

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How has Tendai Buddhism adapted to contemporary society?

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What is the significance of Mount Hiei for Tendai practitioners?

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How do lay followers practice Tendai Buddhism?

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What is the relationship between Tendai and Nichiren Buddhism?

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How do Tendai teachings address ethical and moral conduct?

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What are the similarities and differences between Tendai and Zen Buddhism?

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