Masao Abe

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Masao Abe

Religious Studies

#148

World Rank

#342

Historical Rank

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• Religious Studies

Masao Abe's Degrees

• PhD Religious Studies University of Tokyo

Why Is Masao Abe Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Masao Abe was a Japanese Buddhist philosopher and religious studies scholar who was emeritus professor at Nara University. He is best known for his work in comparative religion, developing a Buddhist-Christian interfaith dialogue which later also included Judaism. His mature views were developed within the Kyoto School of philosophy. According to Christopher Ives: "Since the death of D. T. Suzuki in 1966, Masao Abe has served as the main representative of Zen Buddhism in Europe and North America."

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Masao Abe?

Masao Abe is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Tokyo
• Nara University
• Kyoto University