The Dharma Flower Sutra Seen Through The Oral Transmission Of Nichiren I

Author : Martin Bradley
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-28
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781326230074

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THE DHARMA FLOWER SUTRA (Lotus Sutra) SEEN THROUGH THE ORAL TRANSMISSION OF NICHIREN [I] by Martin Bradley Pdf

The Dharma Flower Sutra (Lotus Sutra) Seen through the Oral Transmission of Nichiren Daishōnin, translated and interpreted by Martin Bradley: "What is being attempted here is a close study of what it was that made Nichiren realise that the salvation of humankind is to be found within the text of the Dharma Flower or Lotus Sutra. Only at extremely sparse intervals in the course of history have there been a few individuals who have really comprehended what existence is all about. "The message is to devote our lives to and found them on the dimension where existence occurs whose interdependence of cause, concomitancy and effect pervades the entirety of existence and is Nam Myōhō Renge Kyō in Japanese. It is the recitation of the title and subject matter of the Dharma Flower Sutra that makes us realise that the meaning of existence is here and now in each and every moment of our lives and that the white lotus flower-like mechanism is the totality of all the possible reaches of our minds." Martin Bradley

Author : Martin Bradley
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1312779594

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The Dharma Flower Sutra Seen Through the Oral Transmission of Nichiren [I] by Martin Bradley Pdf

The Dharma Flower Sutra Seen through the Oral Transmission of Nichiren Daish

Author : Martin Bradley
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1312781483

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The Dharma Flower Sutra Seen Through the Oral Transmission of Nichiren [Ii] by Martin Bradley Pdf

The Dharma Flower Sutra Seen through the Oral Transmission of Nichiren Daish

Author : Sylvain Chamberlain-Nyudo
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 662 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781329945975

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Nichiren Gosho - Book Four by Sylvain Chamberlain-Nyudo Pdf

A clarified and corrected Western translation -by Sifu Sylvain Chamberlain- of sacred Asian texts written by Nichiren Shonin to his followers and contemporaries. All Western idiomatic translations have been replaced with much more accurate words reflecting the true conceptual knowledge of the Buddha's teachings and scholarship of Eastern thought.

Author : Soka Gakkai
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass
Page : 1000 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9788120833340

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Dictionary of Buddhism by Soka Gakkai Pdf

Anyone reading English translations of Buddhist texts will encounter a host of names, terms, and phrases whose meanings are not clear even though they appear in English. Buddhism is famous for its specialized terminology and translation alone may not communicate its full meaning. East Asian Buddhist diction is layered with several languages -Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, and Japanese -and the only way to make one's way through this linguistic maze without getting lost is with the aid of a good dictionary. The Soka Gakkai Dictionary of Buddhism, a revised and expanded version of A Dictionary of Buddhist Terms and Concepts (1983), is a welcome addition that serves this purpose. Written clearly for the general reader, the Dictionary contains over 2,700 entries. While it is designed primarily for use with the Soka Gakkai's translations of Nichiren's works, the Dictionary contains a wealth of terms found in all other traditions of Buddhism. Definitions are given for technical terms, historical figures, doctrinal texts, institutions, and place names. The entries provide complete cross-references so that readers may know and further pursue meanings of term equivalents as rendered in other ways or languages. Ten appendixes provide maps and world lists that enable the reader to find terms in English, Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, or Japanese. Like all Buddhist masters, Nichiren presented his particular message in the wider context of other Buddhist teachings and practices. To know the particular, one must also understand the general context, and the Dictionary, in addressing both levels, provides essential knowledge not only for students of Nichiren Buddhism but for anyone reading Buddhist texts.

Author : Daisaku Ikeda
Publisher : Middleway Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781938252341

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The Opening of the Eyes by Daisaku Ikeda Pdf

Addressing questions such as What constitutes a meaningful life? and What is true happiness?, this guide to Nichiren Buddhism presents the spiritual practice as a teaching of hope that can answer these and other important questions of modern life. Buddhist teacher Daisaku Ikeda offers insights into The Opening of the Eyes, a longer treatise written by Nichiren that calls for individuals to base themselves on a spirit of compassion and to fight for the happiness of others, regardless of the circumstances. Ikeda’s simple and straightforward commentary brings this integral writing to life for a contemporary readership. Through the text and the accompanying commentary, readers will not will discover a philosophy of inner transformation that will help them find deep and lasting happiness for themselves and for others.

Author : Nichiren
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1366 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Buddhism
ISBN : UOM:39015061862796

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The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin by Nichiren Pdf

Author : Nichiren,Zenchō Kitagawa
Publisher : Writings of Nichiren Shonin
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : IND:30000127147118

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Writings of Nichiren Shōnin by Nichiren,Zenchō Kitagawa Pdf

The Showa Teihon Nichiren Shonin Ibun (Writings of Nichiren Shonin standardised in the Showa period) compiled by the Rissho Daigaku Nichiren Kyogaku Kenkyu Jo (Center for the Study of Nichiren Buddhism) in four volumes and published by Kuonji Temple in 1952-1959 are considered the most authoritative collection of Nichiren Shonin's writings. Because of the difficulty of reading Nichiren Shonin's original writings, the Nichiren Shonin Zenshu (Complete Writings of Nichiren Shonin) were published in 1992 and 1996 to provide access for everyone in an easy-to-read modern Japanese form. In 2000, the Nichiren Overseas Propagation Promotion Association began the English translation of the 7-volume Nichiren Shonin Zenshu. Although this work is titled as the complete writings, it only contains the writings that are considered bibliographically authentic in light of modern scholarship. There are a few writings included in the 7 volumes that are of questionable authenticity; these are specifically indicated in their introductions. Volumes 1-5 are already available available.

Author : Jack Arden Christensen
Publisher : Jain Publishing Company
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780875730868

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Nichiren by Jack Arden Christensen Pdf

Here is a chronicle of this important figure of Japanese Buddhism which tells of his conflicts with the rulers of his time and of his teachings. Nichiren was a Buddhist reformer, who saw the Lotus Sutra as the cornerstone of the Dharma. His life and teachings continue to serve as an inspiration and guide for people's lives today.

Author : Nichiren
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Nichiren (Sect)
ISBN : 4888720088

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The Major Writings of Nichiren Daishonin by Nichiren Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780861719877

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The Lotus Sutra by Anonim Pdf

The Lotus Sutra is regarded as one of the world's great religious scriptures and most influential texts. It's a seminal work in the development of Buddhism throughout East Asia and, by extension, in the development of Mahayana Buddhism throughout the world. Taking place in a vast and fantastical cosmic setting, the Lotus Sutra places emphasis on skillfully doing whatever is needed to serve and compassionately care for others, on breaking down distinctions between the fully enlightened buddha and the bodhisattva who vows to postpone salvation until all beings may share it, and especially on each and every being's innate capacity to become a buddha. Gene Reeves's new translation appeals to readers with little or no familiarity with technical Buddhist vocabulary, as well as long-time practitioners and students. In addition, this remarkable volume includes the full "threefold" text of this classic.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BDK America
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105117986716

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The Three Pure Land Sutras by Anonim Pdf

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 : Daisaku Ikeda
Publisher : Middleway Press
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780977924530

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Buddhism by Daisaku Ikeda Pdf

Beginning with the events immediately following the dark days after the death of Shakyamuni and continuing over a period of 1,000 years, this dynamic tome covers a vast and complex series of events and developments in the history of Buddhism. Through a thorough examination of its early development in India, a new light is cast on little-known aspects of Buddhist history and its relevance to the understanding of Buddhism today. Topics include the formation of the Buddhist canon, the cultural exchange between the East and West, and the spirit of the Lotus Sutra.

Author : Hakuin Zenji
Publisher : Catapult
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-21
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781619023871

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Poison Blossoms From a Thicket of Thorn by Hakuin Zenji Pdf

Hakuin Ekaku Zenji (1686–1769) was one of the greatest Zen masters ever to live. Originator of the famous koan "What is the sound of a single hand?" he is credited with reviving the Rinzai sect of Zen in Japan, and today all masters of that sect trace their lineage back to him. Through his numerous descendants, his influence is now felt worldwide, with his "Song of Zazen" chanted daily in temples around the globe. Norman Waddell has spent decades reading and translating Hakuin's vast writings. He has published several previous selections, all leading to his work on this monumental gathering, the Keiso Dokuzui, little known in Japan and never before translated into any foreign language. Interpreting such a text requires immersion in the material in its original language, as well as complete mastery of the available commentary. Probably no one alive is as fully prepared for this important and difficult task as Dr. Waddell. For this collection, Hakuin gathered together an enormous number and variety of pieces—commentaries, memorials, poems, koans, teisho (lectures), letters, and more. Having presented many of them live to the throng of students residing in and around his temple as well as to other audiences around the country,

Author : Micah L. Auerback
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780226286419

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A Storied Sage by Micah L. Auerback Pdf

“Auerback has produced an entirely original history of Japanese Buddhism . . . a major contribution to the field. This book is exemplary.” —D. Max Moerman, author of The Japanese Buddhist World Map Since its arrival in Japan in the sixth century, Buddhism has played a central role in Japanese culture. But the historical figure of the Buddha, the prince of ancient Indian descent who abandoned his wealth and power to become an awakened being, has repeatedly disappeared and reappeared, emerging each time in a different form and to different ends. A Storied Sage traces this transformation of concepts of the Buddha, from Japan’s ancient period in the eighth century to the end of the Meiji period in the early twentieth century. Micah L. Auerback follows the changing fortune of the Buddha through the novel uses for the Buddha’s story in high and low culture alike, often outside of the confines of the Buddhist establishment. Auerback argues for the Buddha’s continuing relevance during Japan’s early modern period and links the later Buddhist tradition in Japan to its roots on the Asian continent. Additionally, he examines the afterlife of the Buddha in hagiographic literature, demonstrating that the late Japanese Buddha, far from fading into a ghost of his former self, instead underwent an important reincarnation. Challenging many established assumptions about Buddhism and its evolution in Japan, A Storied Sage is a vital contribution to the larger discussion of religion and secularization in modernity. “The point where this study blossoms with voluminous detail is when developments in historiography made biographies of the Buddha controversial in the early modern era . . . Auerback’s coverage of these debates is exceedingly thorough.” —Journal of Japanese Studies