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This collection of seventeen essays situates modern Shin Buddhist
thinker Kiyozawa Manshi (1863–1903) and his new form of
spirituality, Seishinshugi, in the broader context of Buddhism and
religious thought in modern Japan. The work highlights several
factors that led to the development of Kiyozawa’s ideas and
demonstrates the broad influence that he and his disciples had,
putting in relief both the events that led Kiyozawa to set forth
his unique formulation of a modern Shin Buddhist religiosity in
Seishinshugi and the ways in which those ideas became a force that
shaped a large part of Japan’s religious landscape well past the
middle of the twentieth century. The book is made up of historical
studies that explore the significance of Seishinshugi from a
variety of perspectives and chapters that attempt to introduce some
of the original ideas of Seishinshugi thinkers and other modern
Shin proponents such as Sasaki Gesshō (1875–1926) and Yasuda
Rijin (1900–1982). The inclusion of several translations of
recent Japanese scholarship on Kiyozawa and Seishinshugi provides a
snapshot of the state of the field for Kiyozawa studies today in
Japan. Several early chapters present issues that Kiyozawa
addressed in his formulations of Seishinshugi. His relationship
with Inoue Enryō (1858–1919) is discussed in depth, as is his
understanding of the Tannishō and new research indicating that
Seishinshugi might more closely represent the thought of
Kiyozawa’s disciples than his own. This portion ends with a
consideration of the reinvention of Kiyozawa’s historical image
by his followers after his death. Later chapters bring together
research into the specific ways in which Kiyozawa’s legacy shaped
the Japanese religious and philosophical environment in the last
century, including contributions on female spirituality as
expressed in the Seishinshugi movement and the influence of
Kiyozawa and Soga Ryōjin (1875–1971) on the Kyoto School and its
implications. Other essays highlight approaches to finding meaning
in Shin doctrines by Sasaki, Soga, and Yasuda, and how D. T.
Suzuki, an Ōtani University colleague, fits into the movement as a
whole.
Daisetsu Teitar Suzuki was a key figure in the introduction of
Buddhism to the non-Asian world. Many outside Japan encountered
Buddhism for the first time through his writings and teaching, and
for nearly a century his work and legacy have contributed to the
ongoing religious and cultural interchange between Japan and the
rest of the world, particularly the United States and Europe. This
fourth volume of Selected Works of D. T. Suzuki brings together a
range of Suzuki's writings in the area of Buddhist studies. Based
on his text-critical work in the Chinese canon, these essays
reflect his commitment to clarifying Mahayana Buddhist doctrines in
Indian, Chinese, and Japanese historical contexts. Many of these
innovative writings reflect Buddhological discourse in contemporary
Japan and the West's pre-war ignorance of Mahayana thought.
Included is a translation into English for the first time of his
"Mahayana Was Not Preached by Buddha." In addition to editing the
essays and contributing the translation, Mark L. Blum presents an
introduction that examines how Suzuki understood Mahayana discourse
via Chinese sources and analyzes his problematic use of Sanskrit.
Rennyo Shonin (1415-1499) is considered the "second founder" of
Shin Buddhism. Under his leadership, the Honganji branch grew in
size and power, becoming a national organization with great wealth
and influence. Rennyo's success lay in conveying an attractive
spiritual message while exerting effective administrative control.
A savvy politician as well as religious leader, ennyo played a
significant role in political, economic, and institutional
developments. Though he is undeniably one of the most influential
persons in the history of Japanese religion, his legacy remains
enigmatic and largely overlooked by the West. This volume offers an
assessment of Rennyo's contribution to Buddhist thought and the
Honganji religious organization. A collection of 16 previously
unpublished essays by both Japanese and non-Japanese scholars in
the areas of historical studies, Shinshu studies, and comparative
religion, it is the first book to confront many of the major
questions surrounding the phenomenal growth of Honganji under
Rennyo's leadership. The authors examine such topics as the source
of Rennyo's charisma, the soteriological implications of his
thought against the background of other movements in Pure Land
Buddhism, and the relationship between his ideas and the growth of
his church. This collection is an important first step in bringing
this important figure to an audience outside Japan. It will be of
significant interest to scholars in the fields of Japanese
religion, Japanese social history, comparative religion, and the
sociology of religion.
This collection of seventeen essays situates modern Shin Buddhist
thinker Kiyozawa Manshi (1863-1903) and his new form of
spirituality, Seishinshugi, in the broader context of Buddhism and
religious thought in modern Japan. The work highlights several
factors that led to the development of Kiyozawa's ideas and
demonstrates the broad influence that he and his disciples had,
putting in relief both the events that led Kiyozawa to set forth
his unique formulation of a modern Shin Buddhist religiosity in
Seishinshugi and the ways in which those ideas became a force that
shaped a large part of Japan's religious landscape well past the
middle of the twentieth century. The book is made up of historical
studies that explore the significance of Seishinshugi from a
variety of perspectives and chapters that attempt to introduce some
of the original ideas of Seishinshugi thinkers and other modern
Shin proponents such as Sasaki Gessho (1875-1926) and Yasuda Rijin
(1900-1982). The inclusion of several translations of recent
Japanese scholarship on Kiyozawa and Seishinshugi provides a
snapshot of the state of the field for Kiyozawa studies today in
Japan. Several early chapters present issues that Kiyozawa
addressed in his formulations of Seishinshugi. His relationship
with Inoue Enryo (1858-1919) is discussed in depth, as is his
understanding of the Tannisho and new research indicating that
Seishinshugi might more closely represent the thought of Kiyozawa's
disciples than his own. This portion ends with a consideration of
the reinvention of Kiyozawa's historical image by his followers
after his death. Later chapters bring together research into the
specific ways in which Kiyozawa's legacy shaped the Japanese
religious and philosophical environment in the last century,
including chapters on female spirituality as expressed in the
Seishinshugi movement and the influence of Kiyozawa and Soga Ryojin
(1875-1971) on the Kyoto School and its implications. Other essays
highlight approaches to finding meaning in Shin doctrines by
Sasaki, Soga, and Yasuda, and how D. T. Suzuki, an Otani University
colleague, fits into the movement as a whole.
In this book, Mark Blum offers a critical look at the thought and impact of the late 13th-century Buddhist historian Gyonen (1240-1321) and the emergent Pure Land school of Buddhism founded by Honen (1133-1212). Blum also provides a clear and fully annotated translation of Gyonen's Jodo homon genrusho, the first history of Pure Land Buddhism.
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