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Discourse and Ideology in Medieval Japanese Buddhism
The medieval period of Japanese religious history is commonly known as one in which there was a radical transformation of the religious culture. This book suggests an alternate …
Path of No Path
Roger Corless (1938–2007) pursued his own path, one he described as a path with heart. This enabled him to bring new perspectives to the study of Buddhism in general and Pure Land …
Aspiring to Enlightenment
Centered on the practice of seeking rebirth in the Pure Land paradise Sukhavati, the Amitabha cult has been the dominant form of Buddhism in Korea since the middle of the Silla …
On Meaning and Mantras
The late Johan Frederik (known as Frits) Staal (November 3, 1930–February 19, 2012), was born in Amsterdam and said of his home country, “There was no religion there.” While his …
Esoteric Pure Land Buddhism
What, if anything, is Esoteric Pure Land Buddhism? In 1224, the medieval Japanese scholar-monk Dohan (1179–1252) composed The Compendium on Esoteric Mindfulness of Buddha (Himitsu …
Scripture:Canon:Text:Context
Lewis Rosser Lancaster’s vision led to the establishment of the Group in Buddhist Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1972. The Group continues today as one of …
Re-Visioning "Kamakura" Buddhism
The Revolution of Buddhist Modernism
Reacting to nineteenth-century forces of colonialism and globalization, Buddhist reformers across Asia strove to modernize Buddhist teachings, practices, and institutions. …
Language in the Buddhist Tantra of Japan
Language in the Buddhist Tantra of Japan dismantles the preconception that Buddhism is a religion of mystical silence, arguing that language is in fact central to the Buddhist …
Genshin's Ojoyoshu and the Construction of Pure Land Discourse in Heian Japan
The Ojoyoshu, written by the monk Genshin (942–1017), is one of the most important texts in the history of Japanese religions. It is the first comprehensive guide to the doctrine …
Pure Lands in Asian Texts and Contexts
This diverse anthology of original Buddhist texts in translation provides a historical and conceptual framework that will transform contemporary scholarship on Pure Land Buddhism …
Chinese Pure Land Buddhism
Chinese Pure Land Buddhism: Understanding a Tradition of Practice is the first book in any western language to provide a comprehensive overview of Chinese Pure Land Buddhism. Even …