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Author | : D. T. Suzuki |
Publisher | : Shambhala Publications |
Total Pages | : 97 |
Release | : 2002-02-12 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1570624569 |
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Shin is the uniquely Japanese flowering of the type of Buddhism known as "Pure Land." It originated in the thirteenth century with the charismatic and prophetic figure Shinran (1172–1263), whose interpretation of the traditional Pure Land teachings was extremely influential in his own lifetime and remain so today. In a period when Japanese Buddhism was dominated by an elitist monastic establishment, Shinran's Shin teaching became a way of liberation for all people, regardless of age, class, or gender. Although Shin is one of Japan's greatest religious contributions—and is still the most widely practiced form of Buddhism in Japan—it remains little known in the West. In this book, based on several lectures he gave in the 1950s, D. T. Suzuki illuminates the deep meaning of Shin and its rich archetypal imagery, providing a scholarly and affectionate introduction to this sometimes misunderstood tradition of Buddhist practice.
Author | : Daisetz T. Suzuki |
Publisher | : Shambhala Publications |
Total Pages | : 97 |
Release | : 2002-02-12 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0834828642 |
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Shin is the uniquely Japanese flowering of the type of Buddhism known as "Pure Land." It originated in the thirteenth century with the charismatic and prophetic figure Shinran (1172–1263), whose interpretation of the traditional Pure Land teachings was extremely influential in his own lifetime and remain so today. In a period when Japanese Buddhism was dominated by an elitist monastic establishment, Shinran's Shin teaching became a way of liberation for all people, regardless of age, class, or gender. Although Shin is one of Japan's greatest religious contributions—and is still the most widely practiced form of Buddhism in Japan—it remains little known in the West. In this book, based on several lectures he gave in the 1950s, D. T. Suzuki illuminates the deep meaning of Shin and its rich archetypal imagery, providing a scholarly and affectionate introduction to this sometimes misunderstood tradition of Buddhist practice.
Author | : Luis O. Gomez |
Publisher | : University of Hawaii Press |
Total Pages | : 380 |
Release | : 1996-05-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780824817602 |
Download The Land of Bliss, The Paradise of the Buddha of Measureless Light Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This is a free translation of two Buddhist texts on what is arguably the most popular of all Buddhist conceptions of an ideal world, the "Land of Bliss" of the Buddha Amitabha, the Buddha of Infinite Light. The two texts, known to Western students of Buddhism as the "Smaller" and "Larger" Sukhavatiyuha Sutra, explain the conditions that lead to rebirth in the Pure Land and the manner in which human beings are reborn there.
Author | : |
Publisher | : BDK America |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : |
Download The Three Pure Land Sutras Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The larger sutra on Amitāyus (Taishō volume 12, number 360) -- The sutra on contemplation of Amitāyus (Taishō volume 12, number 365) -- The smaller sutra on Amitāyus (Taishō volume 12, number 366).
Author | : Mary W. Baskett |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 138 |
Release | : 1980 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : |
Download Footprints of the Buddha Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Chin Kung Shi |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Pure Land Buddhism |
ISBN | : 9780980711486 |
Download Essence of the Infinite Life Sutra Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : James C. Dobbins |
Publisher | : University of Hawaii Press |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2020-03-31 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0824879996 |
Download Behold the Buddha Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Images of the Buddha are everywhere—not just in temples but also in museums and homes and online—but what these images mean largely depends on the background and circumstance of those viewing them. In Behold the Buddha, James Dobbins invites readers to imagine how premodern Japanese Buddhists understood and experienced icons in temple settings long before the advent of museums and the internet. Although widely portrayed in the last century as visual emblems of great religious truths or as exquisite works of Asian art, Buddhist images were traditionally treated as the very embodiment of the Buddha, his palpable presence among people. Hence, Buddhists approached them as living entities in their own right—that is, as awakened icons with whom they could interact religiously. Dobbins begins by reflecting on art museums, where many non-Buddhists first encounter images of the Buddha, before outlining the complex Western response to them in previous centuries. He next elucidates images as visual representations of the story of the Buddha’s life followed by an overview of the physical attributes and symbolic gestures found in Buddhist iconography. A variety of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and other divinities commonly depicted in Japanese Buddhism is introduced, and their “living” quality discussed in the context of traditional temples and Buddhist rituals. Finally, other religious objects in Japanese Buddhism—relics, scriptures, inscriptions, portraits of masters, and sacred sites—are explained using the Buddhist icon as a model. Dobbins concludes by contemplating art museums further as potential sites for discerning the religious character of Buddhist images. Those interested in Buddhism generally who would like to learn more about its rich iconography—whether encountered in temples or museums—will find much in this concise, well-illustrated volume to help them “behold the Buddha.”
Author | : Takamaro Shigaraki |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 186 |
Release | : 2013-02-18 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1614290601 |
Download Heart of the Shin Buddhist Path Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
In his Heart of the Shin Buddhist Path, Takamaro Shigaraki examines Shin Buddhism anew as a practical path of spiritual growth and self-transformation, challenging assessments of the tradition as a passive religion of mere faith. Shigaraki presents the core themes of the Shin Buddhist path in fresh, engaging, down-to-earth language, considering each frankly from both secular and religious perspectives. Shigaraki discloses a nondual Pure Land that finds philosophical kinship with Zen but has been little discussed in the West. With its unassuming language and insights drawn from a life of practice, Heart of the Shin Buddhist Path dispels the fog of misconception that has shrouded Western appreciation of Shin traditions to reveal the limitless light of Amida Buddha that reaches all.
Author | : Satya Robyn |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2019-02-19 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780993131752 |
Download Coming Home Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Coming Home' explores refuge in Pureland Buddhism through stories of everyday life. Meet the temple cats and bunnies, hear about being silly at the dinner table, and read about Satya's relationship tangles and her chocolate addiction. Find your own reliable refuges, and find yourself coming home.
Author | : Charles B. Jones |
Publisher | : Shambhala Publications |
Total Pages | : 265 |
Release | : 2021-05-18 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0834843447 |
Download Pure Land Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
An introductory guide to the beliefs and key concepts of Pure Land Buddhism, the most widely practiced form of Buddhism in East Asia. Pure Land is a brief introduction to the history and practices of Pure Land Buddhism, a popular and growing global tradition. Pure Land practices center on Amitābha Buddha, rebirth in his pure buddha-land, and the guaranteed attainment of buddhahood. It constitutes the dominant tradition of most Buddhists in East Asia and is the most common form of practice within immigrant Buddhist communities in America, yet it remains elusive to many general readers of Buddhism. This brief introduction summarizes the core teachings of this tradition and charts its growth throughout the world. Part of the Buddhist Foundations series, Pure Land covers the spiritual tenets behind the tradition before describing how prayer and devotion to Amitābha allow for rebirth in a realm free from suffering and ideal for progress on the path to enlightenment. It then outlines specific Pure Land practices, all the while providing historical context to account for its widespread popularity throughout East Asia. The author also covers contemporary Pure Land traditions, providing a useful touch point for modern readers. Pure Land practitioners and readers interested in Asian-American Buddhist communities now have a concise guide to the ideas, practices, and origins of this widely popular spiritual tradition.