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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 612 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
Download or read book Seikyo Times written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Weldon
Publisher : ATRI Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1937136744
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (371 download)
Download or read book Buddhism And Nichiren Shoshu/Soka Gakkai Buddhism –A Critique and Biblical Analysis written by John Weldon and published by ATRI Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buddhism is the fourth-largest religion in the world and Nichiren Shoshu/Soka Gakkai is the largest Buddhist religion in America. The purpose of Buddhism is to eradicate suffering and attain enlightenment Nichiren Shoshu to receive material benefits and find happiness. This book demonstrates the fundamental incompatibility of Buddhism and Christianity and shows the consequences particularly religious ones which lie outside the truth. This eBook was written from material which originally comprised the authors’ Master’s Thesis.
Author : Stephen Batchelor
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book The Awakening of the West written by Stephen Batchelor and published by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC. This book was released on 2021-10-15 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Awakening of the West is an insightful and elegantly written history chronicling the developing relationship between Buddhism and Western culture. As anyone familiar with the work of Stephen Batchelor (best-selling author of Buddhism Without Beliefs) would expect, The Awakening of the West is presented in a fresh and lively way and backed by thorough research. Using the innovative approach of starting with the present and working back in time, Batchelor makes it easy to connect familiar contemporary Buddhist teachers to their historical roots. He breathes life into history by capturing the personalities and times of famous and lesser-known but important Buddhist figures. After absorbing these stories and their context, readers will not only have a greater appreciation of Buddhism as a religion but can gain insights that can help them develop their own discerning wisdom. The Awakening of the West is a unique, engaging and important book for anyone seeking a greater understanding of Buddhism.
Author : Nicholas F. Gier
Publisher : SUNY Press
ISBN 13 : 9780791459492
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (594 download)
Download or read book The Virtue of Nonviolence written by Nicholas F. Gier and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study in comparative virtue ethics.
Author : John Ankerberg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 802 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (4 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Cults and New Religions written by John Ankerberg and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 802 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Brief synopses of more than 30 influential groups, including the Integral Yoga Institute, Tibetan Buddhism, and the Human Potential movement, are also covered. Each major group is contrasted with traditional biblical teachings for easy comparison and study. Straightforward organization and clearly marked sections make [this book] easy to use. Other helpful features include: brief summaries of basic tenants and sources of authority; helpful charts for quick reference; an in-depth doctrinal appendix for further study..." -- BACK COVER.
Author : Ralph H. Craig
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467467650
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (674 download)
Download or read book Dancing in My Dreams written by Ralph H. Craig and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2023-11-07 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you don’t know Tina Turner’s spirituality, you don’t know Tina. When Tina Turner reclaimed her throne as the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll in the 1980s, she attributed her comeback to one thing: the wisdom and power she found in Buddhism. Her spiritual transformation is often overshadowed by the rags-to-riches arc of her life story. But in this groundbreaking biography, Ralph H. Craig III traces Tina’s journey from the Black Baptist church to Buddhism and situates her at the vanguard of large-scale movements in religion and pop culture. Paying special attention to the diverse metaphysical beliefs that shaped her spiritual life, Craig untangles Tina’s Soka Gakkai Buddhist foundation; her incorporation of New Age ideas popularized in ’60s counterculture; and her upbringing in a Black Baptist congregation, alongside the influences of her grandmothers’ disciplinary and mystical sensibilities. Through critical engagement with Tina’s personal life and public brand, Craig sheds light on how popular culture has been used as a vehicle for authentic religious teaching. Scholars and fans alike will find Dancing in My Dreams as enlightening as the iconic singer herself.
Author : Richard Hughes Seager
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520245776
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)
Download or read book Encountering the Dharma written by Richard Hughes Seager and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2006-03-16 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work offers an enlightening look at Soka Gakkai Buddhism, one of Japan's most influential and controversial religious movements and one that is experiencing explosive international growth.
Author : Kathleen H. Dockett
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0306479370
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (64 download)
Download or read book Psychology and Buddhism written by Kathleen H. Dockett and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-05-02 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book advances a serious consideration of how the goals and practices of psychology can be informed and enriched by Buddhist traditions that transcend the individual to consider the interconnectedness of all things, and the responsibility we have towards the other. Individualistic and psychotherapeutic applications of Buddhism in psychology are examined, followed by a bold step into the community arena, with consideration given to the intersection between community psychology and Buddhist approaches to empowerment, social change, and prevention.
Author : Charles Atkins
Publisher : Nicolas-Hays, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0892545682
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (925 download)
Download or read book Modern Buddhist Healing written by Charles Atkins and published by Nicolas-Hays, Inc.. This book was released on 2002-05-01 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1987 Charles Atkins was struck with Hodgkin's disease and underwent the ravages of chemotherapy. Throughout his illness he used his Buddhist training and the power of the mantra Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to carry him through the cancer treatments and allay his fears of death and doubts for recovery. During his stays in the hospital, he took every possible opportunity to comfort other cancer patients. His survival inspired him to share the healing techniques he has learned with others. In this book, Atkins introduces us to the Buddhist master Nichiren [1222-1281] and the healing teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha as laid out in theLotus Sutra. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is an old mantra that has accumulated a great deal of power from centuries of countless individuals focusing their highest intents while chanting it. He explains how Nam-myoho-renge-kyo can be used to "undo" karma that has damaged our health. Methods for chanting while visualizing abound in this book. His example, along with that of many others struggling with diseases as diverse as fibromyalgia, diabetic ulcers, high blood pressure, and mental illness, provides a beacon of hope for those facing illness. Atkins's book shows that with hope, faith, and prayer nothing is impossible.
Author : Jonathan H. X. Lee
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (161 download)
Download or read book Japanese Americans written by Jonathan H. X. Lee and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2017-11-10 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive story of the complicated and rich story of the Japanese American experience-from immigration, to discrimination, to adaptation, achievement and contributions to the American mosaic. Japanese Americans: The History and Culture of a People highlights the enormous contributions of Japanese Americans in history, civil rights, politics, economic development, arts, literature, film, popular culture, sports, and religious landscapes. It not only provides context to important events in Japanese American history and in-depth information about the lives and backgrounds of well-known Japanese Americans, but also captures the essence of everyday life for Japanese Americans as they have adjusted their identities, established communities, and interacted with other ethnic groups. This innovative volume will become the standard resource for exploring why the Japanese came to the USA more than 130 years ago, where they settled, and what experiences played a role in forming the distinctive Japanese American identity.
Author : Daisaku Ikeda
Publisher : Middleway Press
ISBN 13 : 1946635774
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (466 download)
Download or read book The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 1 written by Daisaku Ikeda and published by Middleway Press. This book was released on 2022-05-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lotus Sutra, Shakyamuni Buddha's highest teaching, explainsthat all people—regardless of gender, social status or education—canuncover the Buddha nature they inherently possess. Based on thisempowering and compassionate sutra, Nichiren Daishonin revealedthe supreme practice for the modern world.Now, in clear, down-to-earth terms, SGI President Ikeda and SokaGakkai Study Department leaders Katsuji Saito, Takanori Endo andHaruo Suda explore the profound meaning of the Lotus Sutra'stwenty -eight chapters. Basing themselves on Nichiren Daishonin's lectureson the Lotus Sutra, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings,they explain the concepts that form the foundation of SGImembers' Buddhist practice. Through their discussions, the ancienttext of the Lotus Sutra comes alive, brimming with profound significanceand practical advice for living in today's world.Volume one covers chapters 1 and 2 of the twenty-eight chapter sutra.
Author : Nicholas F. Gier
Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 0791492826
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (914 download)
Download or read book Spiritual Titanism written by Nicholas F. Gier and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2012-03-27 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work in comparative philosophy uses the concept of Titanism to critique certain trends in both Eastern and Western philosophy. Titanism is an extreme form of humanism in which human beings take on divine attributes and prerogatives. The author finds the most explicit forms of spiritual Titanism in the Jaina, Samkhya, and Yoga traditions, where yogis claim powers and knowledge that in the West are only attributed to God. These philosophies are also radically dualistic, and liberation involves a complete transcendence of the body, society, and nature. Five types of spiritual Titanism are identified; and, in addition to this typology, a heuristic based on Nietzsche's three metamorphoses of camel, lion, and child is offered. The book determines that answers to spiritual Titanism begin not only with the Hindu Goddess religion, but also are found in Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism, especially Zen Buddhism and Confucianism.
Author : East-West Center. Library
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Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Download or read book Select List of Recent Publications written by East-West Center. Library and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Daisaku Ikeda
Publisher : Middleway Press
ISBN 13 : 1946635804
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (466 download)
Download or read book The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 4 written by Daisaku Ikeda and published by Middleway Press. This book was released on 2022-05-01 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lotus Sutra, Shakyamuni Buddha's highest teaching, explainsthat all people—regardless of gender, social status or education—canuncover the Buddha nature they inherently possess. Based on thisempowering and compassionate sutra, Nichiren Daishonin revealedthe supreme practice for the modern world.Now, in clear, down-to-earth terms, SGI President Ikeda and SokaGakkai Study Department leaders Katsuji Saito, Takanori Endo andHaruo Suda explore the profound meaning of the Lotus Sutra'stwenty -eight chapters. Basing themselves on Nichiren Daishonin's lectureson the Lotus Sutra, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings,they explain the concepts that form the foundation of SGImembers' Buddhist practice. Through their discussions, the ancienttext of the Lotus Sutra comes alive, brimming with profound significanceand practical advice for living in today's world.Volume four covers chapter 16 of the twenty-eight chapter Lotus Sutra.
Author : J. Gordon Melton
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135523533
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (355 download)
Download or read book Religious Bodies in the U.S. written by J. Gordon Melton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-12-07 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1992. This title is the first volume in the 3-volume series titled Religious Information Systems Series. This updated directory recognised that the number of religious groups would not remain static as population increases, urbanization, and immigration continue to provide a nurturing environment for new religious expressions. This new edition will fill an information gap and provide basic data about each religious group and be regularly updated as changes in the religious community dictate (annually or bi-annually).
Author : Daisaku Ikeda
Publisher : Middleway Press
ISBN 13 : 1946635790
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (466 download)
Download or read book The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 3 written by Daisaku Ikeda and published by Middleway Press. This book was released on 2022-05-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lotus Sutra, Shakyamuni Buddha's highest teaching, explainsthat all people—regardless of gender, social status or education—canuncover the Buddha nature they inherently possess. Based on thisempowering and compassionate sutra, Nichiren Daishonin revealedthe supreme practice for the modern world.Now, in clear, down-to-earth terms, SGI President Ikeda and SokaGakkai Study Department leaders Katsuji Saito, Takanori Endo andHaruo Suda explore the profound meaning of the Lotus Sutra'stwenty -eight chapters. Basing themselves on Nichiren Daishonin's lectureson the Lotus Sutra, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings,they explain the concepts that form the foundation of SGImembers' Buddhist practice. Through their discussions, the ancienttext of the Lotus Sutra comes alive, brimming with profound significanceand practical advice for living in today's world.Volume three covers chapter 11-15 of the twenty-eight chapter Lotus Sutra.
Author : Achilles S. C. Gacis
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1581121105
Total Pages : 70 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (811 download)
Download or read book Nichiren's Nationalism written by Achilles S. C. Gacis and published by Universal-Publishers. This book was released on 2000-10 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chapter One, "Religion and Nationalism in Early Kamakura Society" introduces the issues that affected the nation in the early Kamakura period. The first section points out the historical background of the time that was considered to be a spiritually significant age according to Buddhist chronology. The next section on the "Religious Answers to National Problems" provides a prelude to how the indigenous religious tradition of Shinto attempted to define its leaders and their right to rule as well as the divine protection that was to be given them by the native deities. The imported Buddhist teachings provided a new perspective to the national problems through an examination of existing conditions as possibly being consequences of immoral acts. The various characteristics of the teachings of the most prominent Buddhist leaders of the early Kamakura period are introduced in the next section of "Buddhism: Kamakura's Five Reformers." In the following four sections ("Honen," "Eisai," "Shinran," and "Dogen"), a few specifics on the differences and similarities of the nationalistic perspectives of the first four Buddhist reformers are examined. Chapter Two, "Nichiren," looks at the particulars in the fifth reformer's life that can help to clarify his approach toward providing a viable solution for the nation's problems. This is done by examining his life as being the product of "A Buddhist-Shinto Fusion." In this chapter I argue that Nichiren's upbringing and lifelong exposure to the indigenous tradition of Shinto (which emphasized the divine nature of Japan) provided an ethno-spiritual nationalistic element to his Buddhist teaching (which stressed complete faith in his interpretation of the message and meaning of the Lotus Sutra). Chapter Three surveys the "Nationalism in Nichiren's Writings" by examining the methodology that Nichiren used in propagating his teachings. One of his principles for conversion was shakubuku, which he supported by referring to scripture. His political aspirations through the use of religion are examined in the next section. Nichiren's affirmation of Shinto is presented in a comparison and contrast of his Budddhist teachings to his Shinto activities. Finally, I conclude with some reflection on how Nichiren was primarily a Shinto influenced nationalist who supported his views with Buddhist teaching and how this imported religion (Buddhism) was made Japanese by its interdigitation with Shinto.
