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− | [[Hajime Nakamura]] ([[中村 元]] [[Nakamura Hajime]]?, November 28, 1912 - October 10, 1999[1]) was a {{Wiki|Japanese}} academic of {{Wiki|Vedic}}, {{Wiki|Hindu}} and [[Buddhist]] scriptures. | + | [[Hajime Nakamura]] ([[中村 元]] [[Nakamura Hajime]]?, November 28, 1912 - October 10, 1999[1]) was a {{Wiki|Japanese}} {{Wiki|academic}} of {{Wiki|Vedic}}, {{Wiki|Hindu}} and [[Buddhist]] [[scriptures]]. |
− | '''Biography''' | + | '''{{Wiki|Biography}}''' |
− | [[Nakamura]] was born in {{Wiki|Matsue}}, {{Wiki|Shimane}}. In 1943 he graduated from the Department of Literature at {{Wiki|Tokyo}} Imperial University on a study on "The History of Early {{Wiki|Vedanta}} [[Philosophy]]" under the supervision of Prof. Hakuju Ui. In 1943 he succeeded Prof. Ui and was appointed Associate Professor of Tokyo Imperial University. | + | [[Nakamura]] was born in {{Wiki|Matsue}}, {{Wiki|Shimane}}. In 1943 he graduated from the Department of {{Wiki|Literature}} at {{Wiki|Tokyo}} {{Wiki|Imperial}} {{Wiki|University}} on a study on "The {{Wiki|History}} of Early {{Wiki|Vedanta}} [[Philosophy]]" under the supervision of Prof. Hakuju Ui. In 1943 he succeeded Prof. Ui and was appointed Associate {{Wiki|Professor}} of {{Wiki|Tokyo}} {{Wiki|Imperial}} {{Wiki|University}}. |
− | He was a {{Wiki|professor}} there from 1954 to 1973. After retiring from {{Wiki|Tokyo University}}, he established Toho Gakuin (The Eastern Institute, Inc.) and lectured on [[philosophy]] to the general public. | + | He was a {{Wiki|professor}} there from 1954 to 1973. After retiring from {{Wiki|Tokyo University}}, he established Toho Gakuin (The Eastern Institute, Inc.) and lectured on [[philosophy]] to the {{Wiki|general}} public. |
− | '''Academic studies''' | + | '''{{Wiki|Academic}} studies''' |
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− | [[Nakamura]] was an expert on [[Sanskrit]] and [[Pali]], and among his many writings are commentaries on [[Buddhist]] scriptures. He is most known in {{Wiki|Japan}} as the first to translate the entire {{Wiki|Pali}} [[Tripitaka]] into {{Wiki|Japanese}}. This work is still considered as the definitive translation to date against which later translations are measured. The footnotes in his [[Pali]] translation often refer to other previous translations in {{Wiki|German}}, {{Wiki|English}}, {{Wiki|French}} as well as the ancient {{Wiki|Chinese}} translations of [[Sanskrit]] scriptures. | + | [[Nakamura]] was an expert on [[Sanskrit]] and [[Pali]], and among his many writings are commentaries on [[Buddhist]] [[scriptures]]. He is most known in {{Wiki|Japan}} as the first to translate the entire {{Wiki|Pali}} [[Tripitaka]] into {{Wiki|Japanese}}. This work is still considered as the definitive translation to date against which later {{Wiki|translations}} are measured. The footnotes in his [[Pali]] translation often refer to other previous {{Wiki|translations}} in {{Wiki|German}}, {{Wiki|English}}, {{Wiki|French}} as well as the {{Wiki|ancient}} {{Wiki|Chinese}} {{Wiki|translations}} of [[Sanskrit]] [[scriptures]]. |
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− | Because of his meticulous approach to translation he had a dominating and lasting influence in the study of Indic [[Philosophy]] in [[Japan]] at a time when it was establishing itself throughout the major {{Wiki|Japanese}} universities. He also indirectly influenced the secular scholastic study of [[Buddhism]] throughout Eastern and Southern Asia especially {{Wiki|Taiwan}} and {{Wiki|Korea}}. {{Wiki|Japan}}, {{Wiki|Korea}}, {{Wiki|Taiwan}} and recently {{Wiki|China}} is the only area in which all major scriptural languages of [[Buddhism]] ({{Wiki|Chinese}}, {{Wiki|Tibetan}}, [[Sanskrit]] and [[Pali]]) are taught and studied by {{Wiki|academics}} of Indic [[Philosophy]]. | + | Because of his meticulous approach to translation he had a dominating and lasting [[influence]] in the study of [[Indic]] [[Philosophy]] in [[Japan]] at a [[time]] when it was establishing itself throughout the major {{Wiki|Japanese}} universities. He also indirectly influenced the secular scholastic study of [[Buddhism]] throughout Eastern and Southern {{Wiki|Asia}} especially {{Wiki|Taiwan}} and {{Wiki|Korea}}. {{Wiki|Japan}}, {{Wiki|Korea}}, {{Wiki|Taiwan}} and recently {{Wiki|China}} is the only area in which all major scriptural [[languages]] of [[Buddhism]] ({{Wiki|Chinese}}, {{Wiki|Tibetan}}, [[Sanskrit]] and [[Pali]]) are taught and studied by {{Wiki|academics}} of [[Indic]] [[Philosophy]]. |
− | [[Nakamura]] was influenced by the {{Wiki|Indian}} [[philosophy]] of [[Buddhism]], {{Wiki|Chinese}}, {{Wiki|Japanese}} and {{Wiki|Western}} thought. He made remarks on the problem of {{Wiki|bioethics}}. | + | [[Nakamura]] was influenced by the {{Wiki|Indian}} [[philosophy]] of [[Buddhism]], {{Wiki|Chinese}}, {{Wiki|Japanese}} and {{Wiki|Western}} [[thought]]. He made remarks on the problem of {{Wiki|bioethics}}. |
− | [[Nakamura]] published more than 170 {{Wiki|monographs}}, both in {{Wiki|Japanese}} and in {{Wiki|Western}} languages, and over a thousand articles. | + | [[Nakamura]] published more than 170 {{Wiki|monographs}}, both in {{Wiki|Japanese}} and in {{Wiki|Western}} [[languages]], and over a thousand articles. |
Awards | Awards | ||
− | An Imperial Award of the Japan Academy for "The History of Early {{Wiki|Vedanta}} [[Philosophy]]", a slightly revised version of his doctoral thesis | + | An {{Wiki|Imperial}} Award of the [[Japan]] {{Wiki|Academy}} for "The {{Wiki|History}} of Early {{Wiki|Vedanta}} [[Philosophy]]", a slightly revised version of his doctoral thesis |
− | The Order of Culture in 1977 (Japan)[1] | + | The [[Order]] of {{Wiki|Culture}} in 1977 ([[Japan]])[1] |
− | A nomination to the Japan Academy in 1982. | + | A nomination to the [[Japan]] {{Wiki|Academy}} in 1982. |
− | Honorary degree of Vidya-Vacaspati by President of India Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. | + | {{Wiki|Honorary}} degree of Vidya-Vacaspati by President of [[India]] Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. |
Publications | Publications | ||
− | [[Nakamura, Hajime]] (1964), Ways of Thinking of Eastern Peoples: India, China, Tibet, Japan, University of Hawaii Press | + | [[Nakamura, Hajime]] (1964), Ways of [[Thinking]] of Eastern Peoples: [[India]], [[China]], [[Tibet]], [[Japan]], {{Wiki|University of Hawaii}} Press |
− | [[Nakamura, Hajime]] (1989), A History of Early Vedanta Philosophy. Part One, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited | + | [[Nakamura, Hajime]] (1989), A {{Wiki|History}} of Early [[Vedanta]] [[Philosophy]]. Part One, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited |
− | [[Nakamura, Hajime]] (2004), A History of Early Vedanta Philosophy. Part Two, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited | + | [[Nakamura, Hajime]] (2004), A {{Wiki|History}} of Early [[Vedanta]] [[Philosophy]]. Part Two, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited |
− | [[Nakamura, Hajime]] (1980), Indian Buddhism: A Survey With Bibliographical Notes, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited | + | [[Nakamura, Hajime]] (1980), [[Indian Buddhism]]: A Survey With {{Wiki|Bibliographical}} Notes, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited |
− | [[Nakamura, Hajime]] (1992), A Comparative History Of Ideas, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited | + | [[Nakamura, Hajime]] (1992), A Comparative {{Wiki|History}} Of [[Ideas]], Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited |
− | [[Nakamura, Hajime]] (2000), Gotama Buddha: a biography based on the most reliable texts, Kosei | + | [[Nakamura, Hajime]] (2000), [[Gotama Buddha]]: a {{Wiki|biography}} based on the most reliable texts, Kosei |
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Latest revision as of 03:38, 20 September 2013
Hajime Nakamura (中村 元 Nakamura Hajime?, November 28, 1912 - October 10, 1999[1]) was a Japanese academic of Vedic, Hindu and Buddhist scriptures.
Biography
Nakamura was born in Matsue, Shimane. In 1943 he graduated from the Department of Literature at Tokyo Imperial University on a study on "The History of Early Vedanta Philosophy" under the supervision of Prof. Hakuju Ui. In 1943 he succeeded Prof. Ui and was appointed Associate Professor of Tokyo Imperial University.
He was a professor there from 1954 to 1973. After retiring from Tokyo University, he established Toho Gakuin (The Eastern Institute, Inc.) and lectured on philosophy to the general public.
Academic studies
Nakamura was an expert on Sanskrit and Pali, and among his many writings are commentaries on Buddhist scriptures. He is most known in Japan as the first to translate the entire Pali Tripitaka into Japanese. This work is still considered as the definitive translation to date against which later translations are measured. The footnotes in his Pali translation often refer to other previous translations in German, English, French as well as the ancient Chinese translations of Sanskrit scriptures.
Because of his meticulous approach to translation he had a dominating and lasting influence in the study of Indic Philosophy in Japan at a time when it was establishing itself throughout the major Japanese universities. He also indirectly influenced the secular scholastic study of Buddhism throughout Eastern and Southern Asia especially Taiwan and Korea. Japan, Korea, Taiwan and recently China is the only area in which all major scriptural languages of Buddhism (Chinese, Tibetan, Sanskrit and Pali) are taught and studied by academics of Indic Philosophy.
Nakamura was influenced by the Indian philosophy of Buddhism, Chinese, Japanese and Western thought. He made remarks on the problem of bioethics.
Nakamura published more than 170 monographs, both in Japanese and in Western languages, and over a thousand articles.
Awards
An Imperial Award of the Japan Academy for "The History of Early Vedanta Philosophy", a slightly revised version of his doctoral thesis
The Order of Culture in 1977 (Japan)[1]
A nomination to the Japan Academy in 1982.
Honorary degree of Vidya-Vacaspati by President of India Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Publications
Nakamura, Hajime (1964), Ways of Thinking of Eastern Peoples: India, China, Tibet, Japan, University of Hawaii Press
Nakamura, Hajime (1989), A History of Early Vedanta Philosophy. Part One, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited
Nakamura, Hajime (2004), A History of Early Vedanta Philosophy. Part Two, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited
Nakamura, Hajime (1980), Indian Buddhism: A Survey With Bibliographical Notes, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited
Nakamura, Hajime (1992), A Comparative History Of Ideas, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited
Nakamura, Hajime (2000), Gotama Buddha: a biography based on the most reliable texts, Kosei