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IOP
supports the publication of Russian Encyclopedia of Buddhist Philosophy
 The encyclopedia (1,045 pages) is one of the first to be published in Russia providing a comprehensive overview of Buddhist Philosophy. The IOP took in charge of 16 sections of the encyclopedia relating to Japanese Buddhism, and each IOP Research Fellows wrote on some terms included “Rissho Ankoku Ron” (On Establishing the Correct teaching for the Peace of the Land) “Shinbutsu Shugo” (Syncretism of kami and buddhas) Nichiren” and “Kiyozawa Manshi.”  The launch
of the Buddhist Philosophy Encyclopedia was held as a part of the Third
Moscow International Conference on Comparative Philosophy at IPhRAS. At
the launch, Academician Abdusalam A. Guseinov, director of IPhRAS, said
that it was the first time for IPhRAS to cooperate with overseas
research institution for writing and editing. He highlighted the
contribution made by the IOP researchers and expressed his
appreciation. Dr. Marietta Stepanyants, Research Fellow at IPhRAS, said
this was the first comprehensive encyclopedia on Buddhist Philosophy
available in the Russian language. She stated that the Encyclopedia
introduced the philosophical aspects of Buddhism in the contexts of
different civilizations and cultures. Moreover, a congratulatory
message was given by Ambassador Malhotra from the Indian Embassy in
Moscow. The Third Moscow International
Conference on Comparative Philosophy at IPhRAS was held from May 22 to
25. Some 30 researchers specializing in Far East, Indian and Islamic
philosophy attended, including IOP researcher Dr. Mitsuru Eguchi. One
the first day of the conference, Dr. Eguchi commented on the philosophy
of the dignity of human life and interdependence expressed in SGI
President Daisaku Ikeda’s 2012 peace proposal and highlighted its
relevance to the prospects for Japanese society following the Great
East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011.The Institute of Philosophy of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IPhRAS) was founded in 1929 as the principal institute in Russia for academic research in the field of philosophy. At the present time there are more than 280 academic collaborators working at the Institute. In 2008, IPhRAS and IOP cosponsored their first symposium, titled “Buddhist Philosophy in Multicultural Context” and have continued to strengthen academic exchanges over the years. |