Academic Programs » Ryukoku Lecture Series

Featuring a visiting professor from the Ryukoku University faculty, these lectures focus on different topics each year. Usually offered in the spring semester. Course may be repeated for credit.

Recent Ryukoku Lectures

• “Pure Land Thought in Heian Buddhism” by Prof. Myosei Tatsuguchi. Spring 1996.
• “The Teachings of Rennyo Shonin” by Prof. Tomoyasu Hayashi. Spring 1997.
• “The Contemplation Sutra and Buddhism of Central Asia” by Prof. Meiji Yamada. Spring 1998
• “Shinran’s Vision of the Primal Vow: Jodo Shinshu’s Approach to Pure Land Faith” by Prof. Gyoyu Yamada. Spring 1999.
• “Tendai Buddhism and Pure Land Thought” by Professor Masahiro Asada. Spring 2000.
• “Japanese Pure Land Buddhist Views of Dharma Linage” by Professor Taishin Kawasoe, Spring 2001.
• “Pure Land Buddhism in Central Asia” by Professor Yoshiyasu Kudara. Spring 2002.
• “Emanicipation of Evil Beings: Shinran’s Reflection on Human Beings” by Prof. Naoki Nabeshima. Spring 2003.