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Item specifics
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- Narrative Type
- book
- Type
- book
- Intended Audience
- General/trade
- ISBN
- 9780861716968
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
ISBN-10
0861716965
ISBN-13
9780861716968
eBay Product ID (ePID)
92903013
Product Key Features
Book Title
Promise of Amida Buddha : Honen's Path to Bliss
Number of Pages
504 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
Buddhism / General (See Also Philosophy / Buddhist), Buddhism / Rituals & Practice, Buddhist, Buddhism / Sacred Writings
Genre
Religion, Philosophy
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.5 in
Item Weight
31.8 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2011-007533
Reviews
"These records provide an invaluable glimpse not only into Honen's Pure Land Buddhism but also the landscape of Japanese society in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries." -- Buddhadharma, These records provide an invaluable glimpse not only into Honen's Pure Land Buddhism but also the landscape of Japanese society in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries., "These records provide an invaluable glimpse not only into Honen's Pure Land Buddhism but also the landscape of Japanese society in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries." — Buddhadharma
Dewey Edition
22
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
294.3/926
Synopsis
The Promise of Amida Buddha is the first complete English translation of a seminal collection of writings by the Japanese Pure Land school's founder, Honen-shonin (1133-1212). The so-called Japanese Anthology ( Wago Toroku ) collects his surviving short writings composed in Japanese, including letters of exhortation and public pronouncements. The vital writings provide a window into Honen's life and the turbulent era in which he lived and taught. Honen-shonin, who lived in Japan in the twelfth century, saw that the complexity of traditional Buddhist practices made them inaccessible to people outside the monastic elite. Drawing on the Chinese Pure Land tradition, he re-imagined Pure Land practice for Japan and ushered in a new and dynamic practice that continues in the present day. In our degenerate age, says Honen, we cannot hope to reach enlightenment via the practices employed by the Buddhist masters of old. For us there is only one avenue to liberation--rebirth in the Pure Land of Amida, from whence our progress is irreversible and our ultimate release assured. The Pure Land is a heavenly destination made manifest through the pure vow of Amida to save all beings, and we secure passage to this land in our next life through pure faith in Amida at the very moment of death. The practice of faith in Amida is performed through nembutsu , the continual recitation of the mantra Namu Amida Butsu , which bonds us to Amida and brings us into his care., Honen Shonin, who lived in Japan in the twelfth century, saw that the complexity of traditional Buddhist practices made them inaccessible to people outside the monastic elite. Drawing on the Chinese Pure Land tradition, he re-imagined Pure Land practice for Japan and ushered in a new and dynamic lineage that continues in the present day. In our degenerate age, says Honen, we cannot hope to reach enlightenment via the practices employed by the Buddhist masters of old. For us there is only one avenue to liberation--rebirth in the Pure Land of Amida, from whence our progress is irreversible and our ultimate release assured. The Pure Land is a heavenly destination made manifest through the pure vow of Amida to save all beings, and we secure passage to this land in our next life through pure faith in Amida at the very moment of death. And the practice of faith in Amida is performed through Nembutsu, the continual recitation of the mantra Namo Amida Butsu, which bonds us to Amida and brings us into his care.
LC Classification Number
BQ8515.4
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- c***c (99)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBrand new as promised!!!
- a***h (25)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe book was competitively priced, ordering was easy, the book was well packaged and arrived safely, and its condition was exactly as specified.The delivery time from ordering to mailbox was a little long (14 days), but overall it was a good experience and I would use this seller again.
- n***a (191)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseMy kid really wanted this, and she likes it. I don’t think the value is great, just more HP commercialism. (She paid me and I ordered, btw.) The price from this seller on eBay is less than anywhere else we found. Reviews citing LONG wait between order and receiving the items are correct: give this seller a full 2 weeks to get items to you. The set arrived carefully packaged and pristine. Overall, my daughter is very pleased with the item. If you can be patient, seller offers good value.
- o***r (90)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI received this item (a book) in excellent, brand-new condition. I had contacted the seller to point out that, according to the tracking info, the book had not left its point of departure after 15 days, but I would wait another week before requesting a refund. The seller took care of that problem immediately — I received the book within a few days. I'm very pleased and look forward to ordering from this seller again.