Author:Shōtoku

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A semi-legendary regent and a politician of the Asuka period in Japan who served under Empress Suiko. In 603, he established the Twelve Level Cap and Rank System at the court. He is credited with promulgating a Seventeen-article constitution. The Prince was an ardent Buddhist and composed Sangyō Gisho, commentaries on the Lotus Sutra, the Vimalakirti Sutra, and the Sutra of Queen Srimala.

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Works about Prince Shōtoku

Jōgū Shōtoku Hōō Teisetsu, biography of Prince Shōtoku

Some or all works by this author were published before January 1, 1929, and are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Translations or editions published later may be copyrighted. Posthumous works may be copyrighted based on how long they have been published in certain countries and areas.

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