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Title: Jodo Shinshu: Shin Buddhism in Medieval Japan (Institute of Buddhist Studies) by James C. Dobbins ISBN: 0-8248-2620-5 Publisher: University of Hawaii Press Pub. Date: 01 May, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (1 review)
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent analysis of the development of Joudo Shinshuu
Comment: The book provides detailed and profound information on the development of the Joudo Shinshuu sect of Japanese buddhism, which is the biggest of Japan's buddhist sects today and also the one whose beliefs arguably bear the most resemblance to those of Christianity. The orthodox view of Joudo history held by the members of the sect itself is covered as well as the "historical" view through the eyes of the scholar. The important - that is to say unique - parts of the Joudo belief are covered in detail, especially the process of the establishment of Amida as a kind of saviour whose mercy paves those who rely upon him the way to rebirth in the Pure Land - in sharp contrast to other sects of buddhism, which focus upon satori (enlightenment) through one's own efforts - mainly meditation (jou), study (e) and the strict observance of the rules for buddhist monks (kai). The evolution of Joudo belief and organization from the time of its founders Hounen and Shinran through the middle ages is also looked at in detail.
Overall a convincing analysis of this interesting Japanese sect by a renowned scholar, aiming at an audience of scholars and people interested in facts and solid argumentation instead of mainstream esoteric ballyhoo.
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Title: Naturalness: A Classic of Shin Buddhism by Kenryo Kanamatsu, Tetsuo, Rev. Unno ISBN: 0941532291 Publisher: World Wisdom Books Pub. Date: 01 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Toward a Contemporary Understanding of Pure Land Buddhism: Creating a Shin Buddhist Theology in a Religiously Plural World (Suny Series in Buddhist Studies) by Dennis Hirota ISBN: 0791445305 Publisher: State University of New York Press Pub. Date: 01 April, 2000 List Price(USD): $22.95 |
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Title: Shin Buddhism: Bits of Rubble Turn into Gold by Taitetsu Unno ISBN: 0385504691 Publisher: Image Pub. Date: 20 August, 2002 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Buddha of Infinite Light by D. T. Suzuki ISBN: 1570624569 Publisher: Shambhala Publications Pub. Date: 12 February, 2002 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: River of Fire, River of Water: An Introduction to the Pure Land Tradition of Shin Buddhism by Taitetsu Unno ISBN: 0385485115 Publisher: Image Pub. Date: 01 March, 1998 List Price(USD): $19.00 |
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