This work offers a critical look at the thought and impact of the 13th-century Buddhist historian Gyonen (1240-1321) and the "Pure Land" school of Buddhism founded by Honen (1133-1212). Also included is a translation of Gyonen's "Jodo homon genrusho", the first history of Pure Land Buddhism. Editor(s): Blum, Mark L. Num Pages: 204 pages, 6 halftones. BIC Classification: 3H; DNF; DSBB; DSK; HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 40. Weight in Grams: 885. . 2000. Hardback. . . . .

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Title: The Origins and Development of Pure Land Buddhism. A Study and Translation of Gyonen's Jodo Homon Genrusho.
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
Publication Date: 2000
Language: English
ISBN 10: 019512524X
ISBN 13: 9780195125245
Binding: Hardcover
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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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