Kanaoka, Shuyu

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FirstName / namefirst	Shuyu
LastName / namelast	Kanaoka
MainNamePhon	Shuyu Kanaoka
SortName	Kanaoka, Shuyu
bio	Shuyu Kanaoka is a distinguished Japanese scholar specializing in Buddhist studies, with a particular focus on comparative textual analysis and the transmission of Buddhist texts across different cultural and linguistic contexts. Her scholarly work primarily centers on the Bodhicaryāvatāra, a seminal Mahāyāna Buddhist text attributed to the 8th-century Indian philosopher Śāntideva. Kanaoka has made significant contributions to the understanding of Buddhist textual traditions, particularly in her meticulous comparative studies of Sanskrit, Tibetan, and Mongolian Buddhist manuscripts. Her research delves deep into the nuanced transmission and interpretation of Buddhist philosophical texts, with a special emphasis on the Bodhicaryāvatāra and its various regional adaptations. Her notable publications include several in-depth scholarly articles that explore the textual complexities of Buddhist literature: "On the Duplicated Chapter of the Mongolian Bodhicaryāvatāra" "A Comparative Study of Sanskrit, Tibetan and Mongolian on Prajñāpāramitā Chapter of Śāntideva's Bodhicaryāvatāra" "Characteristics of the Buddhist Mongolian Texts: The Lineage of the Bodhicaryāvatāra" "Regional Characteristics of Mongolian Buddhism: A Study on the Basis of the Bodhicaryāvatāra" "Śāntideva's Attitude towards Vijñāna Theory" Through her scholarly work, Kanaoka has made important contributions to understanding the intricate transmission and interpretation of Buddhist philosophical texts across different linguistic and cultural traditions, particularly focusing on the Mongolian Buddhist textual landscape. (Generated by Claude AI March 26, 2025)
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