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Shinran and Pure Land Buddhism
“The erasure of the ego—which is at the heart of the Buddhist method—can only be accomplished naturally. And this free abandonment will be carried out through the most humble and unobtrusive attitude listening. For, if we follow Shinran's thought well, the only alternative that remains is to really listen to the Buddha's teaching by hearing the content of Amida's vows and their fruition.” —Jérôme Ducor
“Not a few books have been published to introduce Shinran’s Pure Land Buddhism, but Ducor’s Shinran is excellent in its composite structure and in the author's appreciation of the teaching.” —Ichidoh M. Tokunaga, Dean, House of Hongwanji Academicians
“Ducor's scholarship acts as a match, illuminating the truth of Shinran's teachings while sparking a ray of hope for people living in today's spiritually chaotic world.” —Rev. Kodo Umezu, Former Bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America
“Not a few books have been published to introduce Shinran’s Pure Land Buddhism, but Ducor’s Shinran is excellent in its composite structure and in the author's appreciation of the teaching.” —Ichidoh M. Tokunaga, Dean, House of Hongwanji Academicians
“Ducor's scholarship acts as a match, illuminating the truth of Shinran's teachings while sparking a ray of hope for people living in today's spiritually chaotic world.” —Rev. Kodo Umezu, Former Bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America
457 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 27, 2022
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September 15, 2024
The book did not start off well for me. I almost did not make it through the Introduction, which I found to be needlessly academic and rather bothersome to wade through. I was also put off by some of the author's decisions as to what was and was not important to relate in this section. For instance, I found the dearth of infomation regarding the contributions and import of Shōtoshu Taishi rather surprising.
However, once into the main body of the book, it was as if a different author had taken over. Stories were told, facts were presented and linked, and most of it was presented in a more explanatory method. There is some wonderful information here for the student of Jodo Shinshu. I found the linkages between Honen, Shinran, Tanluan, and Shandao to be particularly interesting. While some of this was presented in the Shin Buddhist Studies program I attended, there was a slightly different perspective presented here that was quite interesting.
All in all, this is turning out to be a great reference book on Shinran and Jodo Shinshu. For that, I am grateful.
However, once into the main body of the book, it was as if a different author had taken over. Stories were told, facts were presented and linked, and most of it was presented in a more explanatory method. There is some wonderful information here for the student of Jodo Shinshu. I found the linkages between Honen, Shinran, Tanluan, and Shandao to be particularly interesting. While some of this was presented in the Shin Buddhist Studies program I attended, there was a slightly different perspective presented here that was quite interesting.
All in all, this is turning out to be a great reference book on Shinran and Jodo Shinshu. For that, I am grateful.
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