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Item Description:

Title: The Origins of the Eight Schools (of Buddhism), Vol. 1 - 5 (八宗起原迦實録)

Publication Year: Kaei 7 (1854)

Size: 9 x 6 inches

Condition: All five books are in great condition, with only minor cosmetic damage.

These five volumes discuss the "Eight Schools" of Buddhism, a traditional way to classify and understand relationships between different Buddhist practices in East Asia. They are heavily illustrated with images of Buddhist deities and legends.

Japanese books are read right to left (instead of left to right) and are bound on the right side, contrary to those in Western languages. The pages may be double layered, and care must be taken to ensure that they do not separate when flipping through. The book must be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and out of reach of bugs.

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