Zen : The Religion of the Samurai - A Study of Zen Philosophy and Discipline in China and Japan.
by
Nukariya, Kaiten.
Title
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Zen : The Religion of the Samurai - A Study of Zen Philosophy and Discipline in China and Japan.
Author
:
Nukariya, Kaiten.
ISBN
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9781775566281
Personal Author
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Nukariya, Kaiten.
Physical Description
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1 online resource (399 pages)
Contents
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Title -- Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter I History of Zen in China -- Chapter II History of Zen in Japan -- Chapter III The Universe is the Scripture of Zen -- Chapter IV Buddha, the Universal Spirit -- Chapter V The Nature of Man -- Chapter VI Enlightenment -- Chapter VII Life -- Chapter VIII The Training of the Mind and the Practice of Meditation -- Appendix Origin of Man (GenNin-Ron) -- Endnotes.
Abstract
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The historical importance of Zen can hardly be exaggerated. After its introduction into China in the sixth century, A.D., it grew ascendant through the Sui (598-617) and the Tang dynasty (618-906), and enjoyed greater popularity than any other sect of Buddhism during the whole period of the Sung (976-1126) and the Southern Sung dynasty (1127-1367). In these times its commanding influence became so irresistible that Confucianism, assimilating the Buddhist teachings...
Local Note
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
Subject Term
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Buddhism.
China -- Religion.
Human beings -- Origin.
Japan -- Religion.
Genre
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Electronic books.
Electronic Access
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| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Status |
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| IYTE Library | E-Book | 1201155-1001 | BL1430 -- .N853 1913 EB | Ebrary E-Books |