Author Affiliation: University of Münster, Germany.
關鍵詞
Shinran Shōnin; Non-dualism; Mahāyāna Buddhism; Pure Land Buddhism; Amida Buddha; Two truths teaching; Other-power; Shinjin; Jinen
摘要
Starting from the allegation of the Pure Land tradition “as a deviant form of Buddhism,” the paper looks at non-dualist and dualist features in the teachings of the Japanese medieval Pure Land master Shinran Shōnin (1173–1263). It is suggested that Shinran should be understood within the Mahāyāna framework of the two truths or realities (satyadvaya). Shinran retains both perspectives in a paradoxical way implicating that non-dualism needs to be realized in a spiritual practice with strong dualist aspects. Non-dual ultimate reality manifests itself within conventional reality as the all-embracing compassionate “other-power” (tariki) that evokes an existential attitude of radical entrusting (shinjin) thereby evoking a liberative transformation “naturally” (jinen).
目次
Abstract 27 Keywords 27 Pure Land Buddhism: a Dualist Deviation? 27 The Case of Shinran: a Mixed Impression 29 Non‑dualism Lived as Dualism 32 Conclusion 36 References 38
