The Three Pure Land Sutras (Bdk English Tripitaka Translation Series) [Hardcover]

Numata Center for Buddhist Translation (Author), Research (Author)

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Series: Bdk English Tripitaka Translation Series | Publication Date: October 8, 2003

This is a Revised Second Edition of translation 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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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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 166 pages
• Publisher: Numata Center for Buddhist Translation & Research; Revised edition (October 8, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886439184
• ISBN-13: 978-1886439184
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent work!, December 31, 2004

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Brian J. Demascio "The devil made me do it!" (Novato, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Three Pure Land Sutras (Bdk English Tripitaka Translation Series) (Hardcover)

Wow, this thing took three weeks to get to me, but boy, was it worth the wait! Not only are all three of the Pure Land Sutas translated (and not in the silly "English Free" form, a way of paraphrasing instead of translating word-for-word), there is a section on the history and philosophy of Pure Land Buddhism. I suggest you buy "River of Fire, River of Water" to introduce yourself to Pure Land Buddhism before you buy this, and then go for the gusto, man!

Thanks!