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Living in Amida's Universal Vow: Essays on Shin Buddhism (Perennial Philosophy)
Alfred Bloom
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Description for Living in Amida's Universal Vow: Essays on Shin Buddhism (Perennial Philosophy)
Paperback. This is the first comprehensive collection of essays on Shin Buddhism by many of the most important Shin scholars and religious authorities of the last one hundred years. Editor(s): Bloom, Alfred. Series: Perennial Philosophy S. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 26. Weight in Grams: 472.
Shin Buddhism arises from the teachings of Shinran, a profoundly compelling spiritual authority of 13th century Japan. In contrast to monastic Japanese Buddhist traditions, which attracted the more learned and aristocratic elements of Japanese society, Shinran taught men in all walks of life to find solace and strength in Amida Buddha, a compassionate aspect of the Cosmic Buddha who renounced his own enlightenment until all men are saved through his power. Though it has been in the West for over one hundred years, Pure Land and Shin Buddhism has been little known or understood among Western peoples. This book brings ... Read more
Shin Buddhism arises from the teachings of Shinran, a profoundly compelling spiritual authority of 13th century Japan. In contrast to monastic Japanese Buddhist traditions, which attracted the more learned and aristocratic elements of Japanese society, Shinran taught men in all walks of life to find solace and strength in Amida Buddha, a compassionate aspect of the Cosmic Buddha who renounced his own enlightenment until all men are saved through his power. Though it has been in the West for over one hundred years, Pure Land and Shin Buddhism has been little known or understood among Western peoples. This book brings ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
World Wisdom
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Series
Perennial Philosophy S.
Condition
New
Weight
472g
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780941532549
SKU
V9780941532549
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