Jain Journal 1973 10

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

Page 40

OCTOBER, 1973
I am afraid whether I could do justice to all Japanese scholars on Jainism, because I have based my opinion on the scanty material at my disposal.
Though I feel rather presumptuous to add some works of mine to the works of such eminent scholars, I have done so far Japanese translations of Vitarăgastuti of Hemacandra (together with some parts of Syādvādamanjarī), Pravacanasāra, Pañcāstikāyasāra and Sarvadarśanasamgraha (Third Chapter) and three treatises on Relation between Jiva and Ajīva, Karma Theory of Jainism and Nayavāda (Jaina logic). Only the first translation and the latter treatises were published in the Journal of Indian and Buddhist Studies, I am fully aware of my humble service to Jainology. I hope they will be welcomed by Jaina scholars.
I give a tentative list of works published so far by Japanese scholars, which will be helpful to Indian scholars
1. Jaina Sacred Books (Jainakyoseiten) by J. Suzuki, 1920, Pages 242, containing :
Japanese translation of Tattvārthādhigama Sutra with explanatory notes ;
Japanese translation of Yoga Sāstra with foot-notes ;
Japanese translation of Kalpa Sūtra with foot-notes.
2.
Studies of Indian Philosophy, 1970.
Vol II contains 'On the six heretical schools' by Dr. H. Ui.
Vol III contains 'On the sixtytwo heretical schools' by Dr. H.
Ui.
3. History of Spiritual Civilisation of Ancient India by Dr. E. Kanakura, 1939.
Chapter X gives brief history and doctrine of Jainism along with concise introduction of the works done by European and Indian scholars in this field, especially based on Angas.
4. Study of Indian Spiritual Civilisation (subtitled 'The Study of Jainism') by Dr. E. Kanakura, 1940. Pages 560.