The Religion of the Samurai [Kindle Edition]

Kaiten Nukariya (Author)

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Kaiten Nukariya's 1913 Religion of the Samurai focuses on Northern (Mahayana) Buddhism, and Zen Buddhism in particular. This short book contains a wealth of detail, as well as very lucid explanations of seemingly elusive Zen Buddhist concepts. It includes a text on the 'Origin of Man' by Kwei Fung Tsung Mih, a notable Chinese scholar who was the seventh Patriarch of the Kegon sect.--J.B. Hare

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 307 KB
• Print Length: 180 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Evinity Publishing Inc (May 8, 2009)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B00295RH64
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #586,647 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensble Insight, January 1, 2007

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Richard York - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zen - The Religion of the Samurai (Paperback)

For those who wish to gain a better understand of oriental philosophy and an understanding of Zen in particular, this book, Zen - The Religion of the Samurai, does an excellent job of describing the evolution of Zen Buddhism from its beginnings in India some 500 years before the Christian era and its growth as it spread across China and into Japan. The story of the evolution of Zen in becoming the dominant set of beliefs and practices of Japan is well documented and carefully presented. The elements of Buddhism are shown in their proper historical context and augmented by lessons and examples from the most significant teachers, sages and masters.

Too many Westerners have the mistaken notion that Zen is monolithic and uniform. This excellent historical analysis of the evolution of Zen Buddhism will quickly dispel that notion and provide detailed information on the various historical forms and sects. Here you will find solid information on what is and what is not Zen Buddhism.

This book is highly recommended not only for its value as a comparative religion reference, but also as a general guide to the philosophy of the East.

3 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars is ok, December 13, 2009

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David L. Clark - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zen - The Religion of the Samurai (Paperback)

I have not read very much of it as of yet so so far it is a good source.