{"product_id":"river-of-fire-river-of-water-an-introduction-to-the-pure-land-tradition-of-shin-buddhism-paperback","title":"River of Fire, River of Water: An Introduction to the Pure Land Tradition of Shin Buddhism - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTaitetsu Unno\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith great spiritual insight and unparalleled scholarship, Dr. Taitetsu Unno--the foremost authority in the United States on \u003ci\u003eShin\u003c\/i\u003e or Pure Land Buddhism--introduces us to the most popular form of Buddhism in Japan. Unique among the various practices of Buddhism, this \"new\" form of spiritual practice is certain to enrich the growing practice of Buddhism in the United States, which is already quite familiar with Zen and Tibetan traditions. \u003ci\u003eRiver of Fire, River of Water\u003c\/i\u003e is an introduction to the practice of Pure Land Buddhism for readers with or without prior experience with it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Pure Land tradition dates back to the sixth century c.e., when Buddhism was first introduced in Japan. Unlike Zen, its counterpart which flourished in remote monasteries, the Pure Land tradition was the form of Buddhism practiced by common people. Consequently, its practice is harmonious with the workings of daily life, making it easily adaptable for seekers today. Despite the difference in method, though, the goal of Pure Land is the same as other schools--the awakening of the true self. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCertain to take its place alongside great works such as \u003ci\u003eThree Pillars of Zen, The Miracle of Mindfulness, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eZen Mind, Beginner's Mind--River of Fire, River of Water\u003c\/i\u003e is an important step forward for American Buddhism.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith great spiritual insight and unparalleled scholarship, Dr. Taitetsu Unno--the foremost authority in the United States on \"Shin or Pure Land Buddhism--introduces us to the most popular form of Buddhism in Japan. Unique among the various practices of Buddhism, this \"new\" form of spiritual practice is certain to enrich the growing practice of Buddhism in the United States, which is already quite familiar with Zen and Tibetan traditions. \"River of Fire, River of Water is the first introduction to the practice of Pure Land Buddhism from a trade publisher and is written for readers with or without prior experience with it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pure Land tradition dates back to the sixth century c.e., when Buddhism was first introduced in Japan. Unlike Zen, its counterpart which flourished in remote monasteries, the Pure Land tradition was the form of Buddhism practiced by common people. Consequently, its practice is harmonious with the workings of daily life, making it easily adaptable for seekers today. Despite the difference in method, though, the goal of Pure Land is the same as other schools--the awakening of the true self. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCertain to take its place alongside great works such as \"Three Pillars of Zen, The Miracle of Mindfulness, and \"Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind--River of Fire, River of Water is an important step forward for American Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith spiritual insight and unparalleled scholarship, Dr. Taitetsu Unno - one of the foremost authorities on Shin, or Pure Land, Buddhism - introduces us to the most popular form of Buddhism in Japan. The introduction of this unique form of spiritual practice is certain to enrich the growing practice of Buddhism in the United States, which is already well familiar with Zen and Tibetan traditions. River of Fire, River of Water is the first introduction to its practice from a trade publisher and is written for readers with or without prior knowledge of Buddhism. The Japanese Pure Land and tradition dates back to the sixth century, when Buddhism was first introduced in Japan. Unlike Zen, its counterpart, which flourished in remote monasteries, Pure Land was the form of Buddhism practiced by common people. Consequently, its practice is harmonious with the workings of daily life, making it easily adaptable for seekers today. Despite differences in method, however, the goal of Pure Land is the same as that of other schools - the awakening of the true self.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaitetsu Unno, Ph.D., lives in Northampton, Massachusetts, where he is Jill Ker Conway Professor of Religion at Smith College. He is active as a lecturer on Japanese Buddhism, religion, and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.1 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 13, 1998\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47381814739122,"sku":"9780385485111","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/91a6d6ec4884bf36f8748b419dbf1fd3.webp?v=1777821645","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/river-of-fire-river-of-water-an-introduction-to-the-pure-land-tradition-of-shin-buddhism-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}