Translated from the Chinese by Hisao Inagaki. These three sutras make up the most important scriptures of the Pure Land School of Buddhism, which centers around the Buddha of Infinite Light & Life, known in Japanese as the Amida Buddha. [Taisho Tripitaka #360, #365 and #366] [Ch: Wu-liang-shou-ching; Kuan-wu-liang-shou-fo-ching; A-mi-t'o-ching] [Jpn: Mu-ryo-ju-kyo; Kan-mu-ryo-ju-butsu; A-mi-da-kyo]
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Chinese
Original Language: Chinese
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The BDK English Tripitaka Series was started by the late Dr. Rev. Yehan Numata, founder of the Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai (BDK) [Society for the Promotion of Buddhism.] The goal of this series is to make available in the English language the Buddhist scriptures and commentaries of the Sino-Japanese edition of the "Taisho Tripitaka." Scholars and specialists from throughout the world have been enlisted to translate the selected texts into English. When completed, the one-hundred eight volumes will comprise the First Series of the BDK English Tripitaka.
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My choice if I were on a desert island.,
By Erik (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Three Pure Land Sutras (BDK English Tripitaka) (Hardcover)
This is one of my favorite books. It's the best on Pureland Buddhism. It gives a history of this schools development, a brief description of all the important historical teachers and practitioners, as well as excellent explanations of the three sutras and their doctrines. The copious diagrams clarifying the emphases of the approach of various teachers is the most outstanding characteristic of Hisao Inagaki's work. Also very helpful are the explanations of the more pertinent Vows of Amitabha. After a general familiarization with Pureland Buddhism, this is the book I would recommend most to deepen one's understanding of Shinrans work and that of his predecessors.In addition there are other excellent books by Inagaki, some of which I own, and all of which I heartily recommend.
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