Contributions

  • Witt, Christopher, 1951- - Contributor

Publication

1998 - Doubleday, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

76,000 words, Guess

Page Count

304 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number97037656
  • Goodreads1450950
  • LibraryThing325335

Classifications

  • DDC395.2/2
  • LCCBJ2051 .N379 1998
  • LCCBJ2051 .N45 1998
and 1 more
  • LCCBQ8718.5 .U66 1998

Description

The Pure Land tradition dates back to the sixth century c.e., when Buddhism was first introduced in Japan. Unlike Zen, its counterpart which flourished in remote monasteries, the Pure Land tradition was the form of Buddhism practiced by common people. Consequently, its practice is harmonious with the workings of daily life, making it easily adaptable for seekers today. Despite the difference in method, though, the goal of Pure Land is the same as other schools -- the awakening of the true self.

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