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green, white & black illustrated (buddha on cover) 1/2 cloth hardcover 8vo. (octavo). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. top edge has faint spots, other edges clean. contents free of markings. dustwrapper in vg+cond. 1" tear on front, spine chipped at top, minor soiling on rear, not price clipped. nice clean vintage copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking, underlining, remainder markings etc~. first edition so stated. first printing (nap & 0370 numbers on dustwrapper front flap). deckled foredge. photo illustrated title pg. 93p. about the author. religion. philosophy. psychology. buddhism. meditation.pure land school. amida buddha ~ Daisetsu T. Suzuki is recognized as the foremost exponent of Buddhism to Western culture. In this book, he explores the subjective reality behind the concepts cherished by the sincere believer in the spiritual wealth of the Pure Land of Amida, the Buddhist Paradise to which all Shin devotees aspire. Shin Buddhism stems from the writings and teachings of Shinran, a remarkably charismatic religious prophet of 13th century Japan. Deeply disturbed over the sinful nature of man yet dedicated to bringing him to his rightful salvation, Shinran found solace and strength in Amida Buddha, a loving aspect of the Cosmic Buddha who has forsworn his own enlightenment until all men are saved through his power. From his personal spiritual renewal, he was able to teach men the joyful Ways of Amida, active in each man as he is active in his daily life. Truly to understand what it means to have complete faith in the All~Saving Power of Amida is a formidable task. Words and concepts tend to mislead and confuse, says Dr. Suzuki. Instead he writes to evoke spiritual response and rapport with the underlying religious ethos of Shin believers. There is some spiritual basis for this rapport inasmuch as the Shin sect of Buddhism most closely resembles Christianity. However, Dr. Suzuki is quick to point out that the similarities are more superficial than profound. Nevertheless, this bond, however weak, can help us to penetrate on the deepest level the vision of a reality to be felt and seen in a light other than the one we know. This may be the finest means toward an understanding and respect for the ways and values of another culture. Seller Inventory # 4192402
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