Zen : The Religion of the Samurai - A Study of Zen Philosophy and Discipline in China and Japan.
Title:
Zen : The Religion of the Samurai - A Study of Zen Philosophy and Discipline in China and Japan.
Author:
Nukariya, Kaiten.
ISBN:
9781775566281
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (399 pages)
Contents:
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:
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...
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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.
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