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Demythologizing Pure Land Buddhism
Author: Paul B. Watt
language: en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date: 2016-01-31
The True Pure Land sect of Japanese Buddhism, or Shin Buddhism, grew out of the teachings of Shinran (1173–1262), a Tendai-trained monk who came to doubt the efficacy of that tradition in what he viewed as a degenerate age. Shinran held that even those unable to fulfill the requirements of the traditional Buddhist path could attain enlightenment through the experience of shinjin, “the entrusting mind”—an expression of the profound realization that the Buddha Amida, who promises birth in his Pure Land to all who trust in him, was nothing other than the true basis of all existence and the sustaining nature of human beings. Over the centuries, the subtleties of Shinran’s teachings were often lost. Elaborate rituals developed to focus one’s mind at the moment of death so one might travel to the Pure Land unimpeded, and a rich artistic tradition celebrated the moment when Amida and his retinue of bodhisattvas welcome the dying believer. What is more, many Western interpreters tended to reinforce this view of Pure Land Buddhism, seeing in it certain parallels to Christianity. This volume introduces the thought and selected writings of Yasuda Rijin (1900–1982), a modern Shin Buddhist thinker affiliated with the Otani, or Higashi Honganji, branch of Shin Buddhism. Yasuda sought to restate the teachings of Shinran within a modern tradition that began with the work of Kiyozawa Manshi (1863–1903) and extended through the writings of Yasuda’s teachers Kaneko Daiei (1881–1976) and Soga Ryōjin (1875–1971). These men lived through the period of Japan’s rapid modernization and viewed the Shin tradition as possessing existential significance for modern men and women. For them, and Yasuda in particular, Amida did not exist in some other-worldly paradise but rather Amida and his Pure Land were to be experienced as lived realities in the present. In the writings and lectures presented here, Yasuda draws on not only classical Shin and Mahayana Buddhist sources, but also the thought of Nishida Kitarō (1870–1945), the founder of the Kyoto School of philosophy, and modern Western philosophers such as Heidegger, Nietzsche, and Buber.
The Universe Takes Notes
Author: Dr. Honey Makhija
language: en
Publisher: Authors Click Publishing
Release Date: 2024-10-25
The Universe Takes Notes: Your Goodness Has Been Recorded delves into the profound philosophy of karma and its influence on our daily lives. Through relatable metaphors, such as "karma is like chai" and "the cosmic accountant," the book illustrates how every action, no matter how small, contributes to an invisible balance sheet of good and bad deeds. From the impact of gossip on your karmic balance to the power of simple gestures like greeting others warmly, the book is a reminder that karma is not merely a spiritual principle but a guide for living mindfully and compassionately. It weaves traditional wisdom with modern-day experiences, offering readers practical insights on how to cultivate patience, spread kindness, and create lasting positive energy through acts both big and small. Whether dealing with instant karma or its more delayed consequences, the lessons in this book empower readers to harness the power of their actions to shape their destiny and influence the world around them. With engaging stories, real-life examples, and simple daily practices, The Universe Takes Notes provides readers with a comprehensive guide to living a karmic life filled with positivity and balance.
108 Teachings: The Path to the True Self
Debra Ollivier16.00Normal0falsefalsefalseEN-USX-NONEX-NONE Particularly focused on those in pain and in need of comfort and healing, and intended to touch and open the human heart, this book is a unique introduction to the Himalayan Wisdom Tradition. A Himalayan Siddha master is one who through a course of ascetic trainings has reached the highest truth, and Yogmata-Ji is one of only a few such masters alive today to transmit the Himalayan Wisdom to the world. As Yogmata-Ji writes, "I am here to guide you on a journey of transformation to expand your consciousness and help you reconnect to the sacred source." This she does with compassion and wit and a continual refrain to her own experience. The lessons are wide ranging, touching on many facets of our self-ascribed limitations, which with patience and love she explores and explodes. The focused, incisive, and caring nature of 108 Teachings makes it a perfect work of daily meditations, the practice of which places the reader on a unique path of discovery and self-realization.