Takahiko Kameyama mainly examines a large amount of Buddhist and religious scriptures (shōgyō 聖教) which have been inherited in multiple Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines in Japan and attempts to reveal the foundational characteristics of Japanese thought and culture. He discusses its significance in the comprehensive history of Japanese philosophy and society. Specifically, Kameyama focuses on the doctrine and rituals of Shingon and Tendai Esoteric Buddhism which were transmitted by Kukai, Saicho, and Annen, founders of these Buddhist traditions, in early Heian time period and discuss how these Esoteric Buddhist doctrine and rituals were significantly developed after them, especially during medieval time period.

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