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Japanese Zen Buddhist monk Kaiten Nukariya's work, "The Religion of the Samurai, " examines the religious and philosophical traditions of the samurai, the military class of mediaeval Japan. The book also discusses the ethics of Confucianism, Shintoism, and the place of Buddhism in the samurai's code of behavior. According to Nukariya, the samurai's religion was a special synthesis of numerous spiritual traditions, with Buddhism predominating. ...

CONTENTSINTRODUCTIONHISTORY OF ZEN IN CHINAHISTORY OF ZEN IN JAPANTHE UNIVERSE IS THE SCRIPTURE OF ZENBUDDHA, THE UNIVERSAL SPIRITTHE NATURE OF MANENLIGHTENMENTLIFETHE TRAINING OF THE MIND AND THE PRACTICE OF MEDITATION

CONTENTS INTRODUCTION HISTORY OF ZEN IN CHINA HISTORY OF ZEN IN JAPAN THE UNIVERSE IS THE SCRIPTURE OF ZEN BUDDHA, THE UNIVERSAL SPIRIT THE NATURE OF MAN ENLIGHTENMENT LIFE THE TRAINING OF THE MIND AND THE PRACTICE OF MEDITATION

Buddhism is geographically divided into two schools--the Southern, the older and simpler, and the Northern, the later and more developed faith. The former, based mainly on the Pali texts is known as Hinayana[ (small vehicle), or the inferior doctrine, while the latter, based on the various Sanskrit texts, is known as Mahayana (large vehicle), or superior doctrine. The chief tenets of the Southern School are so well known to occidental scholars...

Title Presentation: Zen was uniquely suited to the Samurai of Japan. The high moral principles of Buddhism, when adopted and adapted by the Japanese warriors who became the Samurai, created an austere philosophy of singular beauty and depth. Its characteristic requirements of strict control over body and mind was exemplified by ancient warrior monks whose serene countenance, even in the face of certain death, made them much admired even by the...

Présentation de l'ouvrageLa philosophie zen était particulièrement adaptée aux samouraïs du Japon. Les principes moraux élevés du bouddhisme, lorsqu'ils furent adoptés et adaptés par les guerriers japonais qui devinrent les samouraïs, créèrent une philosophie austère d'une beauté et d'une profondeur singulières. Ses exigences caractéristiques de contrôle strict du corps et de l'esprit furent illustrées par d'anciens moines guerriers dont l'att...

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Excerpt from The Religion of the Samurai: A Study of Zen Philosophy and Discipline in China and Japan1. The Method of Instruction adopted by Zen Masters 2. The First Step in the Mental Training 3. The Next Step in the Mental Training The Third Step in the Mental Training Zazen, or the Sitting in Meditation The Breathing Exercise of the Yogi Calmness of Mind Zazen and the Forgetting of Self.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds ...

Nukariya Kaiten (1867-1934) war Mönch und Professor für Buddhismus innerhalb der japanischen Soto-Schule. Einige Jahre lang hielt er Vorträge in den USA. Er verfasste mehr als 25 Bücher, darunter "Principles of practice and Enlightenment of the Soto Sect", und setzte sich insbesondere mit dem Christentum auseinander. Im vorliegenden Werk beleuchtet er die Geschichte des Zen in China und Japan sowie Aspekte der Geistesschulung und Erleuchtung u...

About the Book Books about Confucianism discuss the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius, who lived between 551BC and 479 BC, and has had an enormous influence on the culture of China, Korea, Japan, and South East Asia. Titles include: Non-Christian Religious System. Confucianism and Taouism, Religions of Ancient China, An Introduction to the Study of Some Living Religions of the East, and A Popular Exposition of the Epistles to the ...

This work shows how the Mahayanistic views of life and the world differs markedly from that of the Theravada, which is generally taken as Buddhism by occidentals, to explain how the religion of Buddha has adapted itself to its environment in the Far East. For this purpose, out of thirteen Japanese sects, the Zen sect has been singled out, not only because of the great influence it has exercised on the nation, but also because of the unique pos...

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion. W...

This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the subject. From analyses of the varied geography that e...

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This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from...

This work shows how the Mahayanistic views of life and the world differs markedly from that of the Theravada, which is generally taken as Buddhism by occidentals, to explain how the religion of Buddha has adapted itself to its environment in the Far East.

Now the question arises, If all human beings are endowed with Buddha-nature, why have they not come naturally to be Enlightened? To answer this question, the Indian Mahayanists told the parable of the drunkard who forgets the precious gems put in his own pocket by one of his friends. The man is drunk with the poisonous liquor of selfishness, led astray by the alluring sight of the sensual objects, and goes mad with anger, lust, and folly. Thus...

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