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The medieval period of Japanese religious history is commonly
known as one in which there was a radical transformation of the
religious culture. This book suggests an alternate approach to
understanding the dynamics of that transformation. One main topic
of analysis focuses on what Buddhism - its practices and doctrines,
its traditions and institutions - meant for medieval Japanese
peoples themselves. This is achieved by using the notions of
discourse and ideology and juxtaposing various topics on shared
linguistic practices and discursive worlds of medieval Japanese
Buddhism. Collating contributions from outstanding scholars in the field of Buddhist Studies, the editors have created an important work that builds on preliminary work on rethinking the importance and meaning of Kamakura Buddhism published recently in English, and adds greatly to the debate.
The medieval period of Japanese religious history is commonly
known as one in which there was a radical transformation of the
religious culture. This book suggests an alternate approach to
understanding the dynamics of that transformation. One main topic
of analysis focuses on what Buddhism - its practices and doctrines,
its traditions and institutions - meant for medieval Japanese
peoples themselves. This is achieved by using the notions of
discourse and ideology and juxtaposing various topics on shared
linguistic practices and discursive worlds of medieval Japanese
Buddhism. Collating contributions from outstanding scholars in the field of Buddhist Studies, the editors have created an important work that builds on preliminary work on rethinking the importance and meaning of Kamakura Buddhism published recently in English, and adds greatly to the debate.
First to articulate the meditation method known to contemporary Zen
practitioners as shikantaza ("just sitting") Chinese Zen master
Hongzhi is one of the most influential poets in all of Zen
literature. Though he lived in the 12th century, his ideas and
words resound throughout modern Zen teachings. Now, this revised
translation of Hongzhi's poetry, the only such volume available in
English, treats readers to his profound wisdom and beautiful
literary gift. In addition to dozens of Hongzhi's religious poems,
translator Daniel Leighton offers an extended introduction, placing
the master's work in its historical context, as well as lineage
charts and other information about the Chinese influence on
Japanese Soto Zen. No Zen library would be complete without this
definitive collection of Hongzhi's work on its shelves.
Whether speaking of student or master, Zen hinges on the question. Zen practice does not necessarily focus on the answers, but on finding a space in which we may sustain uncertainty and remain present and upright in the middle of investigations. "Zen Questions" begins by exploring "The World of Zazen,"--the foundational practice of the Zen school--presenting it as an attitude of sustained inquiry that offers us an entryway into true repose and joy. From there, Leighton draws deeply on his own experience as a Zen scholar and teacher to invite us into the creativity of Zen awareness and practice. He explores the poetic mind of Dogen with the poetry of Rumi, Mary Oliver, Gary Snyder, and even "the American Dharma Bard" Bob Dylan. What's more, Leighton uncovers surprising resonances between the writings of America's Founding Fathers--including Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin--and the liberating ideals at the heart of Zen.
As a religion concerned with universal liberation, Zen grew out of
a Buddhist worldview very different from the currently prevalent
scientific materialism. Indeed, says Taigen Dan Leighton, Zen
cannot be fully understood outside of a worldview that sees reality
itself as a vital, dynamic agent of awareness and healing. In this
book, Leighton explicates that worldview through the writings of
the Zen master Eihei Dogen (1200-1253), considered the founder of
the Japanese Soto Zen tradition, which currently enjoys increasing
popularity in the West.
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