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Buddhism for Today: A Modern Interpretation of the Threefold Lotus Sutra |
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Niwano, Nikkyo
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Miyasaka, Kojiro
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| Date | 1989.12.15 |
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| Pages | 504 |
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| Publisher | Kosei Publishing Company |
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http://www.kosei-shuppan.co.jp/
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| Location | 東京, 日本 [Tokyo, Japan] |
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| Content type | 書籍=Book |
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| Language | 英文=English |
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| Keyword | Buddhism; Religion |
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| Abstract | This book expands the reader's knowledge of the Threefold Lotus Sutra. Niwano incorporates all the important details of each cosmic scene and uses modern examples as parallels of the situation. The introduction was most fascinating, as it gave a thorough background of Buddhism and its relevancy to the Shakyamuni's time and the compilation of the Lotus Sutra.
Each chapter provides an introductory on how the scene starts and leading to its hidden meaning. The style of quoting from the actual sutra is very simple with easy words to understand and follow. Furthermore, it gives a deep perspective on what Shakyamuni really meant as far as keeping the consistency throughout the whole book and not being susceptible to easy misleading/seemingly contradictory errors. Nevertheless, the use of japanese words to provide better clarity also make up the excellent construction of this book. Certain chapters like Chapter 2 on Tactfulness, 16 on Tathagatha and Chapter 25 on Kannon were the most enjoyable part of this book. Though I was somewhat dissapointed on Niwano forgetting to note that Kannon or Kanzeon takes the form of a female deity in asian mythology. I think this would make a large impact as to strengthening the equality of women in the text.
This is a wonderful book for those who are very interested in the profound meaning of the Lotus sutra. |
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| ISBN | 9784333002702 |
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| Hits | 1303 |
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| Created date | 2008.06.10 |
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