The research introduced here aims to shed light on the Buddha's life and the history of the formation of the Saṃgha, based chiefly on early Buddhist scriptural sources and making reference to the commentaries of later times. It is being conducted by the Chūō Academic Research Institute, an arm of Rissho Kosei-kai.The project began in 1992, and its results have been published in the monograph series of the Institute's Memoirs. Fourteen volumes have so far appeared, and plans are in hand for the series to continue. The published volumes are now being made available digitally. Since some of the collection of source material has still to be completed and developed, the full selection will not appear for some time.
These are all the articles and source materials published in the monographs. Click on the title to see the contents and summaries.
"Memoirs of the Chuo Academic Research Institute"Monograph Series No.20
"Memoirs of the Chuo Academic Research Institute"Monograph Series No.19
"Memoirs of the Chuo Academic Research Institute"Monograph Series No.18
"Memoirs of the Chuo Academic Research Institute"Monograph Series No.17
"Memoirs of the Chuo Academic Research Institute"Monograph Series No.16
"Memoirs of the Chuo Academic Research Institute"Monograph Series No.15
"Memoirs of the Chuo Academic Research Institute"Monograph Series No.14
"Memoirs of the Chuo Academic Research Institute"Monograph Series No.13
"Memoirs of the Chuo Academic Research Institute"Monograph Series No.12
"Memoirs of the Chuo Academic Research Institute"Monograph Series No.11
"Memoirs of the Chuo Academic Research Institute"Monograph Series No.10
"Memoirs of the Chuo Academic Research Institute"Monograph Series No.9
"Memoirs of the Chuo Academic Research Institute"Monograph Series No.8
"Memoirs of the Chuo Academic Research Institute"Monograph Series No.7
"Memoirs of the Chuo Academic Research Institute"Monograph Series No.6
"Memoirs of the Chuo Academic Research Institute"Monograph Series No.5
"Memoirs of the Chuo Academic Research Institute"Monograph Series No.4
"Memoirs of the Chuo Academic Research Institute"Monograph Series No.3
"Memoirs of the Chuo Academic Research Institute"Monograph Series No.2
"Memoirs of the Chuo Academic Research Institute"Monograph Series No.1
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