About Hiro Sachiya
Lived 1936 – 2022 (aged 85–86). Hiro Sachiya was a Japanese critic and religious studies scholar.
was a Japanese religious scholar and a popular contemporary writer of Buddhism. His birth name is .
He was born in Osaka Prefecture and studied Indian philosophy at University of Tokyo, graduating in 1960. Under the pen name Hiro Sachiya (derived from the Sanskrit Satya), he has written more than 400 books and articles. His interest in religion is not limited to Buddhism. He is mostly known for his comparative studies in all religions including Buddhism, Shinto, Christianity, Islam, and Confucianism.
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Who was Hiro Sachiya?
Japanese Buddhist philosopher (1936–2022)
When was Hiro Sachiya born?
Hiro Sachiya was born in 1936 in Osaka.
When did Hiro Sachiya die?
Hiro Sachiya died on 7 April 2022 in Tokyo.
What was Hiro Sachiya's occupation?
Hiro Sachiya was a critic and religious studies scholar.
What nationality was Hiro Sachiya?
Hiro Sachiya was Japanese.
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