"Eisei Ronko: Essays on Buddhist Studies and Musicology" By Yoshimichi Kataoka 1981 Kokusho Kankokai [Out of Print] With a dedication signature (to pianist Takahiro Sonoda) ◆◆Details◆◆ Written by Yoshimichi Kataoka, a professor at Kyoto City University of Arts and former head of the Tendai Shinsei sect for 60 years. Kataoka researched Tendai shomyo (Buddhist chanting) and successfully notated the musical scores for the Gion Matsuri festival's hayashi (musical accompaniment). 【Table of Contents Excerpts】 Part 1: Beauty and Contemplation in Buddhism Chapter 1: Buddhist Philosophy Chapter 2: The Essence of Beauty Part 2: Shomyo Research Chapter 1: Buddhist Music Theory 1. Buddhist Music Theory 2. Views on Music in Mahayana Sutras 3. Gagaku (Imperial Court Music) and Shomyo 4. History and Music Theory of Shomyo 5. On the Ninna-ji Temple's Hon-Amida-kyo 6. Two Systems of Shomyo Notation Chapter 2: Tendai Shomyo Theory 1. An Overview of Tendai Shomyo 2. A Study of Ohara Shomyo Centering on Shakujo (Monk's Staff) 3. Various Issues Concerning Injo Amida-kyo Part 3: Studies on Japanese Music Chapter 1: Characteristics of Japanese Music Chapter 2: Exploring Japanese Music 1. The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter as a Musical Source 2. Characteristics of Kagura (Shinto Music) as Religious Music 3. Music of Shinto Part 4: Studies on Western Music and more ◆◆Specifications◆◆ Buddhist Music, Shomyo, Buddhist Studies, Musicology, Vocal Music Collection of Materials, Essays, Reference Book With Case Hardcover 22.5 × 16 cm 663 pages ◆◆Condition◆◆ The case has some minor age-related soiling. The book itself is in good condition. In good condition with little wear and tear for its age. #Books #BuddhistMusic #Shomyo #Buddhism #Tendai宗 (Tendai Sect)"