Hi guys, any good books on pureland?

Guide to recitation, how to etc.

Thanks

Would like to know more.

 

Mind-Seal of the Buddhas
Patriarch Ou-i's Commentary on the
Amitabha Sutra

Translated by J.C. Cleary
Foreword, Notes and Glossary by Van Hien Study Group

http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Clubs/buddhism/mindseal/content.html

aiya, here's most of it:-

Classic & Modern Works on Pure Land, Reliable Collection of Pure Land
http://www.lioncity.net/buddhism/index.php?s=1f04702fe19167d552dcfaec2eb7a813&showtopic=62410

aiya, might as well, read the pinned thread if got any doubt:-
http://www.lioncity.net/buddhism/index.php?showforum=37

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Originally posted by Forrest_Gump:

Hi guys, any good books on pureland?

Guide to recitation, how to etc.

Thanks

Would like to know more.

 

Bible is a good book.

I remember watching this DVD by Ven Chin Kung, he said the christian heaven is part of the western pureland.

if you are a Christian, Bible IS a Good book, why not.

Forrest_Gump, don't mind the sarcastic remark, which is puting words on old Tripitaka Ven Chin Kung... it is not the actual meaning.

 

refer to Different between Pureland & Heaven

http://www.lioncity.net/buddhism/index.php?s=cafe754795e775c25d6bab036c1a1178&showtopic=16389

 

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bible is a good book, but not every teaching in bible is in accordance to buddhism teaching.
Anyway, no one know how the orginal version spoken by Jesus is like, so we should focus on buddhism scripture instead.

Originally posted by Forrest_Gump:

Hi guys, any good books on pureland?

Guide to recitation, how to etc.

Thanks

Would like to know more.

 

You could read the "Three Pure Land Scriptures" first...

http://www12.canvas.ne.jp/horai/dharma-treasury-index.htm

Gassho

good and bad

i can even say,

境缘无好丑,好丑在于心 - Grand Master Oyi.
The outside phenomena is neither good nor bad. All that's good or bad is generated from your afflicted mind/heart of attachment, dualism and wandering thoughts.

"若能转物, 则同如来!"
To be able to transform phenomena is like the Tathagata. The mind is non-dual, and non bias and every thing is pure in its own way.

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Originally posted by sinweiy:

if you are a Christian, Bible IS a Good book, why not.

Forrest_Gump, don't mind the sarcastic remark, which is puting words on old Tripitaka Ven Chin Kung... it is not the actual meaning.

 

refer to Different between Pureland & Heaven

http://www.lioncity.net/buddhism/index.php?s=cafe754795e775c25d6bab036c1a1178&showtopic=16389

 

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Oh..so moderator can put words into my mouth lah?

What I said is true as it was shown on this DVD, at this building next to Si Beh Lor Guanyin temple ah. Ven Chin Kung really said so mah. Not actual meaning then either don't anyhow say or don't play it in public lor. Or maybe sinweiy is the official spokesman for Ven Chin Kung in Singapore, if it's so then really 'got eyes don't recognise orh eee orh'.

Patriarch Ou-i's Commentary on the Amitabha Sutra no doubt is the best. However, it may not be suitable for beginers. Basically, most pureland buddhists today follow teachings of Master Yin Kuang  as he is the 13th patriarch of pureland branch of buddhism. If you can read classical Chinese, you can start with 印光法师文抄。If you understand modern Chinese, you can start with VCDs/DVDs/books from Master 净空，Master 慧律， Master 妙莲.

 

Originally posted by JitKiat:

Patriarch Ou-i's Commentary on the Amitabha Sutra no doubt is the best. However, it may not be suitable for beginers. Basically, most pureland buddhists today follow teachings of Master Yin Kuang  as he is the 13th patriarch of pureland branch of buddhism. If you can read classical Chinese, you can start with 印光法师文抄。If you understand modern Chinese, you can start with VCDs/DVDs/books from Master 净空，Master 慧律， Master 妙莲.

 

Erm, i think should be most "Chinese" Pure Land Buddhists, since there are also Pure Land Buddhists from Vietnam, Korea and Japan.

And Yamizi, since Forrest_Gump was trying to ask on Pure Land Buddhism, i do not think that it was necessary for you to go and bring in the Bible or what Ven Chin Kung said about it. Please, don't go and confuse beginners. You may not be interesed in Pure Land Buddhism, that is your own freedom, but it would be detrimental to both yourself and to other Buddhists who are interested in Pure Land Buddhism.

Gassho

Thanks a lot guys. Especially to sinweiy for letting me have the chance to know Patriarch Ou-i's commentary. I think the last thing now is to just continue reciting~

 

Just this piece of advise:

唯信佛語 唯順祖語

Since Sakyamuni Buddha and the Masters of past and present have recommended the Pure Land Way is the way to emancipation in the Dharma-ending Age, all we can do is to follow their teachings.

Gassho

Originally posted by yamizi:

Oh..so moderator can put words into my mouth lah?

What I said is true as it was shown on this DVD, at this building next to Si Beh Lor Guanyin temple ah. Ven Chin Kung really said so mah. Not actual meaning then either don't anyhow say or don't play it in public lor. Or maybe sinweiy is the official spokesman for Ven Chin Kung in Singapore, if it's so then really 'got eyes don't recognise orh eee orh'.

hmm, put what word? i don't have to put it, u put it yourselve(black and white) in a sarcastic slandering way.

first the Dvd got see all or not? or miss out the explaination part? it's best to see the entire series before making a conclusion. it's clear also that the link state otherwise. or maybe one is just simply going all out in sect-bashing and speculating. as i've heard around.

i'll speak for dharma and any good masters. pls don't play around with 五逆- 破合和僧.

 

Five grave Offences 五逆
The five rebellious acts or deadly pancanantariya karma:
(1) parricide, i.e., killing father
(2) matricide, i.e., killing mother
(3) killing an arhat
(4) shedding the blood of a Buddha
(5) destroying the harmony of the sangha, or fraternity.破合和僧

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Originally posted by sinweiy:

hmm, put what word? i don't have to put it, u put it yourselve(black and white) in a sarcastic slandering way.

first the Dvd got see all or not? or miss out the explaination part? it's best to see the entire series before making a conclusion. it's clear also that the link state otherwise. or maybe one is just simply going all out in sect-bashing and speculating. as i've heard around.

i'll speak for dharma and any good masters. pls don't play around with 五逆- 破合和僧.

 

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Wow...using scare tactics...moderator indeed =)

'heard around'...so coming in from prejudice view....moderator indeed =)

Originally posted by sanath:

Erm, i think should be most "Chinese" Pure Land Buddhists, since there are also Pure Land Buddhists from Vietnam, Korea and Japan.

And Yamizi, since Forrest_Gump was trying to ask on Pure Land Buddhism, i do not think that it was necessary for you to go and bring in the Bible or what Ven Chin Kung said about it. Please, don't go and confuse beginners. You may not be interesed in Pure Land Buddhism, that is your own freedom, but it would be detrimental to both yourself and to other Buddhists who are interested in Pure Land Buddhism.

Gassho

Detriment?

Ven Chin Kung confuse beginners?

I see...thank you =)

Originally posted by yamizi:

Wow...using scare tactics...moderator indeed =)

'heard around'...so coming in from prejudice view....moderator indeed =)

'heard around' and 'scare tactics' aside, u mean u are not making a discord with the previous remarks? people reading your posts (including the last post) can see your intentions of sarcasm and disparaging. no need to say. yes mean yes, u mean it, no mean no, u don't mean it.

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Originally posted by Forrest_Gump:

Thanks a lot guys. Especially to sinweiy for letting me have the chance to know Patriarch Ou-i's commentary. I think the last thing now is to just continue reciting~

 

Amituofo!

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Originally posted by yamizi:

Detriment?

Ven Chin Kung confuse beginners?

I see...thank you =)

Looks like i have to frank when the occassion calls for it.

No, i meant YOU=yamizi confusing beginners.

Frankly, what Ven Chin Kung says or does does not bother me since i do not follow his teachings nor lineage. But on the general Pure Land teachings, including the Jodo Shinshu teachings of Shinran Shonin whom i follow, then i think your posts here so far are not only detrimental to YOURSELF=yamizi, but to Pure Land Buddhists in general and others who are reading this thread.

As for Sinwei's "heard around", it's not "heard around"; i can be witness to it!

"If you have nothing nice to say, don't say it!"

Anyway, the thread has steered away from its original topic. I think we should move back to the original question.

Here is a booklist compiled by my good friend. Since it's a LONGGGG and comprehensive list i'll split it into 3-4 parts. Here's part 1:

Chinese Pure Land Buddhism

 

The Dharma Realm Buddhist Association.

Buddhist Text Translation Society.

 

(1) A General Explanation of the Buddha Speaks of Amitabha Sutra.

     By Hsuan Hua.

     Buddhist Text Translation Society, 1974.

 

(2) Flower Adornment Sutra, Universal Worthy’s Conduct and Vows, Chapter 40.

      Commentary by Hsuan Hua.

      Buddhist Text Translation Society, 1982.

 

(3) The Shurangama Sutra, Great Strength Bodhisattva’s Perfect Penetration.

      A simple explanation by Hsuan Hua.

      Buddhist Text Translation Society, 1997.

 

(4) Buddha Root Farm: Pure Land Talks.

      By Hsuan Hua.

      Buddhist Text Translation Society, 2003.

 

Sutra Translation Committee of the United States and Canada.

 

(5) Buddhism of Wisdom and Faith: Pure Land Principles and Practice.

     By Thich Thien Tam.

    Sutra Translation Committee of the United States and Canada, 1994.

 

(6) Pure Land Buddhism: Dialogues with Ancient Masters.

      Tr. by Thich Thien Tam.

      Sutra Translation Committee of the United States and Canada, 1992.

 

(7) Pure Land of the Patriarchs: Zen Master Han-Shan on Pure Land Buddhism.

      Tr. by  Lok To.

      Sutra Translation Committee of the United States and Canada, 1993.

 

(8)  Pure Land Pure Mind: The Buddhism of Masters Chu-Hung and Tsung-Pen.

      Tr. by J.C. Cleary.

      Sutra Translation Committee of the United States and Canada, 1994.

 

(9) Mind-seal of the Buddhas: Patriarch Ou-I’s Commentary on the Amitabha Sutra.

     Tr. by J.C. Cleary.

     Sutra Translation Committee of the United States and Canada, 1997.

 

(10) Pure Land Zen Zen Pure Land: Letters from Patriarch Yin Kuang.

      Tr. by Thich Thien Tam.

      Sutra Translation Committee of the United States and Canada, 1993.

 

(11) Taming the Monkey Mind: A Guide to Pure Land Practice.

      Tr. by Thich Tinh Lac.

      Sutra Translation Committee of the United States and Canada, 2000.

 

(12) The Seeker’s Glossary of Buddhism.

        Ed. by The Van Hien Study Group.

        Sutra Translation Committee of the United States and Canada, 2003.  

Part 2:

Pure Land Scriptures

 

(1) Buddhist Mahayana Texts. Sacred Books of the East Vol. 49.

      Ed. by  F. Max Muller.

      Dover Publications, 1969.

 

(2) The Land of Bliss: The Paradise of the Buddha of Measureless Light.

     Sanskrit and Chinese versions of the Sukhavati-vyuha Sutras.

     Tr. by Luis O Gomez.

     University of Hawaii Press & Higashi Honganji Shinshu Otaniha, 1996.

 

BDK English Tripitaka

 

(3) The Three Pure Land Sutras:

      The Larger Sutra on Amitayus

      The Sutra on Contemplation of Amitayus

      The Smaller Sutra on Amitayus.

      Tr. by Hisao Inagaki in collaboration with Harold Steward.

      Numata Center for Buddhist Translation and Research, 1995.

 

(4) Senchaku Hongan Nembutsu Shu:

     A Collection of Passages on the Nembutsu Chosen in the Original Vow.

     By Honen, tr. by Morris J. Augustine and Tessho Kondo.

     Numata Center for Buddhist Translation and Research, 1997.

 

(5) Kyogyoshinsho:

     On Teaching, Practice, Faith, and Enlightenment.

     By Shinran, tr. by Hisao Inagaki.

     Numata Center for Buddhist Translation and Research, 2003.

 

(6) Tannisho:

     Passages Deploring Deviations of Faith.

     By Yuien, tr. by Shojun Bando in collaboration with Harold Steward.

 

     Rennyo Shonin Ofumi:

     The Letters of Rennyo.

     Tr. by Ann T. Rogers and Minor L. Rogers.

     Numata Center for Buddhist Translation and Research, 1996.

 

Shinshu Seiten

 

(7) The Shinshu Seiten: The Holy Scripture of Shinshu.

     Comp. by The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii.

     Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, 1955.

 

(8) Shinshu Seiten: Jodo Shin Buddhist Teaching.

     Comp. by Tri-State Buddhist Temples.

     Buddhist Churches of America, 1978.

English Translations of the Works of Shinran

 

Ryukoku Translation Series (RTS)

 

(1) The Shoshin Ge: The Gatha of True Faith in the Nembutsu (RTS I).

      Tr. by Ryukoku Translation Center.

      Ryukoku University, 1962. 

 

(2) The Tanni Sho: Notes Lamenting Differences (RTS II).

      Tr. by Ryukoku Translation Center.

      Ryukoku University, 1962.

 

(3) The Jodo Wasan: The Hymns on the Pure Land (RTS IV).

     Tr. by Ryukoku Translation Center.

     Ryukoku University, 1965.

 

(4) The Kyo Gyo Shin Sho: The Teaching, Practice, Faith and Enlightenment (RTS V).

      Tr. by Ryukoku Translation Center.

      Ryukoku University, 1966.

 

(5) The Koso Wasan: The Hymns on the Patriarchs (RTS VI).

      Tr. by Ryukoku Translation Center.

      Ryukoku University, 1974.

 

(6) Shozomatsu Wasan: Shinran’s Hymns on the Last Age (RTS VII).

     Tr. by Ryukoku Translation Center.

     Ryukoku University, 1980.

 

(7) The Sutra of Contemplation on the Buddha of Immeasurable Life as Expounded by

     Sakyamuni Buddha.

     Tr. by Ryukoku Translation Center.

     Ryukoku University, 1984.

 

Shin Buddhism Translation Series

Translated with introductions, glossaries, and reading aids,

By Dennis Hirota, Hisao Inagaki, Michio Tokunaga, and Ryushin Uryuzu.

Hongwanji International Center.

 

(1) Letters of Shinran: A Translation of the Mattosho. 1978.

 

(2) Notes on ‘Essentials of Faith Alone’: A Translation of Shinran’s Yuishinsho Mon’i.     

     1979.

 

(3) Notes on Once-calling and Many-callings: A Translation of Shinran’s Ichinen Tanen

      Mon’i. 1980.

 

(4) Notes on Inscriptions on Sacred Scrolls: A Translation of Shinran’s Songo Shinzo

      Meimon. 1981.

 

(5) Passages on the Pure Land Way: A Translation of Shinran’s Jodo Monrui Jusho.  

     1982.

 

(6) The True Teaching, Practice and Realization of the Pure Land Way: a Translation of

      Shinran’s Kyogyoshinsho. 4 Vols. 1983-1990.

 

(7) Hymns of the Pure Land: A Translation of Shinran’s Jodo Wasan. 1991.

 

(8) Hymns of the Pure Land Masters: A Translation of Shinrans’s Koso Wasan. 1992.

 

(9) Hymns of the Dharma-Ages: A Translation of Shinran’s Shozomatsu Wasan. 1993.

 

(10) A Record in lament of Divergences: A Translation of the Tannisho. 1995.

 

(11) The Collected Works of Shinran. 2 Vols. 1997.

        Vol. I  The Writings.

        Vol. II Introductions, Glossaries, and Reading Aids.

 

(12) Letters of Rennyo. 2000.

 

(13) The Three Pure Land Sutras

       Vol. I The Amida Sutra and the Contemplation Sutra. 2003.

Part 3:

Honen and Jodo Shu

 

(1) Honen’s Senchakushu: Passages on the Selection of the Nembutsu in the Original 

     Vow. Tr. by The Senchakushu English Translation Project.

     University of Hawaii Press and Sogo Bukkyo Kenkyujo of Taisho University, 1998.

 

(2) An Anthology of the Teachings of Honen Shonin.

     Bukkyo University Los Angeles Extension, 1998.

 

(3) Honen the Buddhist Saint: His Life and Teaching. 5 Vols.

     Tr. by Harper Havelock Coates and Ryugaku Ishizuka.

     Society for the Publication of Sacred Books of the World, 1949.

 

(4) Honen the Buddhist Saint: Essential Writings and Official Biography.

     Ed. By Joseph A. Fitzgerald.

     World Wisdom, 2006.

 

(5) Traversing the Pure Land Path: A Lifetime of Encounters with Honen Shonin.

     Ed. By Jonathan Watts and Yoshiharu Tomatsu.

     Jodo Shu Press, 2005.

 

(6) Renegade Monk: Honen and Japanese Pure Land Buddhism.

     By Soho Machida.

     University of California Press, 1999.

 

(7) A Raft from the Other Shore: Honen and the Way of Pure Land Buddhism.

      By Shoon Hattori.

      Jodo Shu Press, 2000.

 

Rennyo

 

(1) Rennyo: The Second Founder of Shin Buddhism.

     By Minor L. Rogers and Ann T. Rogers.

     Asian Humanities Press, 1991.

 

(2) Bearer of Light: The Life and Thought of Rennyo.

     By Jitsuen Kakehashi.

     Pure Land Publications, 1999.

 

Eshinni

 

 (1) Letters of the Nun Eshinni: Images of Pure Land Buddhism in Medieval Japan.

      By James C. Dobbins.

      University of Hawaii Press, 2004.

Part 4:

Books by the Seven Distinguished Shin Buddhist Teachers

 

Zuio Hisao Inagaki

 

(1) The Three Pure Land Sutras: A Study and Translation.

     By Zuio Hisao Inagaki.

     Nagata Bunshodo, 2000.

 

(2) Ojoronchu: Tan-Luan’s Commentary on Vasubandhu’s Discourse on the Pure Land.

     By Zuio Hisao Inagaki.

     Nagata Bunshodo, 1998.

 

(3) Nagarjuna’s Discourse on the Ten Stages:

     Translation and Study of Verses and Chapter 9. Ryukoku Literature Series V.

     By Zuio Hisao Inagaki.

     Ryukoku University, 1998.

 

(4) Anantamukha-nirhara-dharani Sutra and Jnanagarbha’s Commentary:

      A study and the Tibetan text.

      By Zuio Hisao Inagaki

      Nagata Bunshodo, 1987.

 

(5) Amida Dharani Sutra and Jnanagarbha’s Commentary:

     An Annotated Translation from Tibetan. Ryukoku Literature Series VII.

     By Zuio Hisao Inagaki.

     Ryukoku University, 1999.

 

(6) Shan-Tao’s Kannenbomon: The Method of Contemplation on Amida.

      Tr. by Zuio Hisao Inagaki.

      Nagata Bunshodo, 2005.

 

(7) The Way of Nembutsu-Faith: A Commentary on Shinran’s Shoshinge.

      By Zuio Hisao Inagaki.

      Nagata Bunshodo, 1996.

 

(8) Thus I have heard from Rennyo Shonin:

      Rennyo Shonin’s Goichidaiki-Kikigaki.

      Tr. by Zuio Hisao Inagaki.

      Dharma Lion Publications,2008.

 

(9) Essays on Shin Buddhism 2007.

     By Zuio Hisao Inagaki.

 

(10) Amida Sutra Mandala: An iconography and the text of the Amida Sutra.

      The Pure Land Way and Its Art No.1.

      Tr. and ed. by Zuio Hisao Inagaki.

      Nagata Bunshodo, 1995.

 

(11) Home-Page “Jodo Mandala”.

     By Zuio Hisao Inagaki.

     Nagata Bunshodo, 1998.

 

(12) A Tri-lingual Glossary of the Sukhavativyuha Sutras.

       Sanskrit-Tibetan-Chinese glossaries with English meanings and indices

       to the Larger and Smaller Sukhavativyuha Sutras.

      Comp. by Zuio Hisao Inagaki.

      Nagata Bunshodo, 1984.

 

(13) A Glossary of Shin Buddhist Terms.

     Comp. by Zuio Hisao Inagaki.

     Ryukoku University, 1995.

 

(14) A Dictionary of Japanese Buddhist Terms.

        Based on references in Japanese literature and Buddhist texts.

        Comp. by Zuio Hisao Inagaki.

        Nagata Bunshodo, 2003.

 

(15) Anjin: Zuiken’s Sayings.

       Tr. and ed. by Zuio Hisao Inagaki.

       Nagata Bunshodo, 1988.

 

(16) Nembutsu and Zen.

        Tr. and ed. by Zuio Hisao Inagaki.

        Nagata Bunshodo, 1995.

 

(17) Zuiken’s Shinshu Dharma-pada.

       Tr. and ed. by Zuio Hisao Inagaki.

       Nagata Bunshodo, 2006.

 

(18) Shinran Shonin’s Tannisho with Buddhist Psalms.

       By Zuiken Saizo Inagaki.

       Eishinsha, 1949.

 

Alfred Bloom

 

(1) Shinran’s Gospel of Pure Grace.

     By Alfred Bloom.

     University of Arizona Press, 1965.

 

(2) The Life of Shinran Shonin: The Journey of Self-Acceptance.

     By Alfred Bloom.

     Institute of Buddhist Studies, 1994.

 

(3) Shoshinge: The Heart of Shin Buddhism.

     By Alfred Bloom.

     Buddhist Study Center Press, 1986.

 

(4) Strategies for Modern Living: A Commentary with the Text of the Tannisho.

     By Alfred Bloom.

     Numata Center for Buddhist Translation and Research, 1992.

 

(5) The Promise of Boundless Compassion: Shin Buddhism for Today.

      By Alfred Bloom.

      Buddhist Study Center Press, 2002.

 

(6) Living in Amida’s Universal Vow: Essays in Shin Buddhism.

     Ed. by Alfred Bloom.

     World Wisdom, 2004.

 

(7) The Essential Shinran: A Buddhist Path of True Entrusting.

     Ed. by Alfred Bloom.

     World Wisdom, 2007.

 

Taitetsu Unno

 

(1) Tannisho: A Shin Buddhist Classic.

      Tr. by Taitetsu Unno.

      Buddhist Study Center Press, 1996.

 

(2) River of Fire River of Water:

     An Introduction to the Pure Land Tradition of Shin Buddhism.

     By Taitetsu Unno.

     Doubleday, 1998.

 

(3) Shin Buddhism: Bits of Rumble Turn into Gold.

      By Taitetsu Unno.

      Doubleday, 2002.

 

Yoshifumi Ueda & Dennis Hirota

 

(1) Shinran: An Introduction to His Thought.

     With Selections from the Shin Buddhism Translation Series.

      By Yoshifumi Ueda and Dennis Hirota.

      Hongwanji International Center, 1989.

 

(2) Mahayana Buddhism: An Approach to its Essence.

      By Yoshifumi Ueda. Adapted from the Japanese by Taitetsu Unno.

      Pure Land Publications, 1989.

 

(3) Plain Words on the Pure Land Way:

     Sayings of the Wandering Monks of Medieval Japan.

     Tr. by Dennis Hirota.

     Ryukoku University, 1989.

 

(4) Tannisho: A Primer

      Tr. by Dennis Hirota.

      Ryukoku University, 1991.

 

(5) No Abode: The Record of Ippen.

      Tr. by Dennis Hirota.

      University of Hawaii Press, 1997.

 

(6) Toward a Contemporary Understanding of Pure Land Buddhism:

     Creating a Shin Buddhist Theology in a Religiously Plural World.

     Ed. by Dennis Hirota.

     State University of New York Press, 2000.

 

Takamaro Shigaraki 

 

(1) The Buddhist World of Awakening.

      By Takamaro Shigaraki.

      Buddhist Study Center, 1982.

 

(2) A Life of Awakening: The Heart of the Shin Buddhist Path.

     By Takamaro Shigaraki, tr. by David Matsumoto.

     Hozokan Publishing, 2005.

 

Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki  

 

(1) The Kyogyoshinsho: The Collection of Passages Expounding the True Teaching,  

      Living, Faith and Realizing of the Pure Land.

      Tr. by Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki. Ed. by The Eastern Buddhist Society.

      Shinshu Otaniha 1973.

 

(2) Collected Writings on Shin Buddhism.

      By Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki.

      Shinshu Otaniha, 1973.

 

(3) Buddha of Infinite Light.

      By Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki.

      Revised with an Introduction and Notes by Taitetsu Unno.

      Shambhala Publications, 1997.

 

(4) Mysticism: Christian and Buddhist.

      By Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki.

      George Allen & Unwin, 1957.

Part 5:

Doctrinal and Historical Studies (Monograph)

 

(1) Interpreting Amida:

      History and Orientalism in the Study of Pure Land Buddhism.

      By Galen Amstutz.

      State University of New York Press, 1997.

 

(2) Approaching the Land of Bliss: Religious Praxis in the Cult of Amitabha.

      Ed. by Richard K. Payne and Kenneth K. Tanaka.

      University of Hawaii Press 2004.

 

(3) Shin Buddhism: Historical, Textual, and Interpretive Studies.

      Ed. by Richard  K. Payne.

      Institute of Buddhist Studies and Numata Center for Buddhist Translation and

      Research, 2007.

 

(4) Pure Land Buddhism: Historical Development and Contemporary Manifestation.

      By Kenneth K. Tanaka.

      Dharmaram Publications, 2004.

 

(5) The Dawn of Chinese Pure Land Buddhist Doctrine:

      Ching-Ying Hui-Yuan’s Commentary to the Visualization Sutra.

      By Kenneth K. Tanaka.

      State University of New York Press, 1990.

 

(6) Visions of Sukhavati:

      Shan-Tao’s Commentary on the Kuan Wu-Liang-Shou-Fo Ching.

      By Julian Pas.

      State University of New York Press, 1995.

 

(7) The Way to Nirvana:

      The Concept of the Nembutsu in Shan-Tao’s Pure Land Buddhism.

      By Ryosetsu Fujiwara.

      The Kyoiku Shincho Sha, 1974.

 

(8) The Pure Land Tradition: History and Development

      Berkeley Buddhist Study Series 3.

      Ed. by James Foard, Michael Solomon, and Richard Payne.

      University of California at Berkeley and the Institute of Buddhist Studies, 1996.

 

(9) The Origins and Development of Pure Land Buddhism:

      A Study and Translation of Gyonen’s Jodo Homon Genrusho.

      By Mark L. Blum.

      Oxford University Press, 2002.

 

(10) Philosophy as Metanoetics.

        By Hajime Tanabe, tr. by Yoshinori Takeuchi with Valdo Viglielmo and James W. Heisig.

        University of California Press, 1986.

 

(11) The Religious Philosophy of Tanabe Hajime: The Metanoetic Imperative.

        Ed. by Taitetsu Unno and James W. Heisig.

        Asian Humanities Press, 1990.

 

(12) The Heart of Buddhism.

        By Yoshinori Takeuchi.

        Crossroad, 1983.

 

(13) Shinran in the Contemporary World.

        By The Nishi Hongwanji Commission on the Promotion of Religious Education.

        Hongwanji International Center, 1979.

 

(14) A Study of Shin Buddhism.

        By Gessho Sasaki.

        The Eastern Buddhist Society 1925.

 

(15) An Introduction to Shin Buddhism.

        By Kosho Yamamoto.

        The Karinbunko, 1963.

 

(16) Shinran: His Life and Thought.

        By Norihiko Kikumura.

        The Nembutsu Press, 1972.

 

(17) Nembutsu in Shinran and His Teachers: A Comparison.

        By Shinei Shigefuji.

        Toronto Buddhist Church, 1980.

 

(18) Young Man Shinran: A Reappraisal of Shinran’s Life.

        By Takamichi Takahatake.

        Wilfred Laurier University Press, 1987.

 

(19) Understanding Shinran: A Dia