Who was Saichō?

<p>Bright on Buddhism - Episode 144 - Who was Saichō? What were some of his views, works, and accomplishments? What is his significance to East Asian Buddhism?</p><p>Resources:Groner, Paul (2000). Saicho : The Establishment of the Japanese Tendai School. University of Hawaii Press.</p><p>Abe Ryūichi: Saichō and Kūkai: A conflict of interpretations. Japanese Journal of Religious Studies Vol: 22/1–2, pp. 103–137, 1995.</p><p>Abe, Ryuichi (1999). The Weaving of Mantra: Kukai and the Construction of Esoteric Buddhist Discourse. Columbia University Press.</p><p>Groner, Paul (1989). &quot;The Lotus Sutra and Saicho&#39;s Interpretation of the Realization of Buddhahood with This Very Body&quot;. In Tanabe, George J.; Tanabe, Willa Jane (ed.). The Lotus Sutra in Japanese Culture. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press.</p><p>Stone, Jacqueline I. (2003-05-31). Original Enlightenment and the Transformation of Medieval Japanese Buddhism. University of Hawaii Press.</p><p>Asai Endō 浅井円道, &quot;The Lotus Sutra as the Core of Japanese Buddhism Shifts in Representations of its Fundamental Principle.&quot; Japanese Journal of Religious Studies 41/1: 45–64 © 2014 Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture</p><p>Lopez (Jr.), Donald S.; Stone, Jacqueline I. (2019). Two Buddhas Seated Side by Side: A Guide to the Lotus Sūtra. Princeton University Press.</p><p>Groner, Paul (2014). &quot;The Lotus Sutra and the Perfect-Sudden Precepts,&quot; Japanese Journal of Religious Studies 41/1: 103–131</p><p>_________________________________</p><p>If you like our show and would like to support us, we encourage you to give your money or resources to a worthy cause. We can get through this. Our strongest weapon is solidarity. Stay strong and help where you can. Thank you.</p><p>Do you have a question about Buddhism that you&#39;d like us to discuss? Let us know by emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com.</p><p>Credits:</p><p>Nick Bright: Script, Cover Art, Music, Voice of Hearer, Co-Host</p><p>Proven Paradox: Editing, mixing and mastering, social media, Voice of Hermit, Co-Host</p>