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Mysticism, Christian and Buddhist
14 chapters English Public domain
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This is a study of Buddhist mysticism, contrasted and compared with Christian mysticism, particularly the writings of Meister Eckhart. Suzuki explores Buddhist and Christian concepts of infinity, eternity and the transmigration of souls. This book explains many difficult Buddhist concepts, including kono-mama, a state of spiritual contentment. Also included is extensive material about the 'Pure Land' school of Zen Buddhism of Renno Shonin, particularly translations of source material.
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14 chapters
01 Title Page 02 Contents 03 Preface 04 Meister Eckhart and Buddhism 05 II. The Basis of Buddhist Philosophy 06 III. ''A Little Point'' and Satori 07 IV. Living in the Light of Eternity 08 V. Transmigration 09 VI. Crucifixion and Enlightenment 10 VII. Kono-mama (''I Am That I Am'') 11 VIII. Notes on ''Namu-amida-butsu'' 12 IX. Rennyo's Letter 13 X. From Saichi's Journals 14 Special Pages: Errata
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Mysticism, Christian and Buddhist
14 chapters English Public domain
About this book
This is a study of Buddhist mysticism, contrasted and compared with Christian mysticism, particularly the writings of Meister Eckhart. Suzuki explores Buddhist and Christian concepts of infinity, eternity and the transmigration of souls. This book explains many difficult Buddhist concepts, including kono-mama, a state of spiritual contentment. Also included is extensive material about the 'Pure Land' school of Zen Buddhism of Renno Shonin, particularly translations of source material.
Table of contents
14 chapters
01 Title Page 02 Contents 03 Preface 04 Meister Eckhart and Buddhism 05 II. The Basis of Buddhist Philosophy 06 III. ''A Little Point'' and Satori 07 IV. Living in the Light of Eternity 08 V. Transmigration 09 VI. Crucifixion and Enlightenment 10 VII. Kono-mama (''I Am That I Am'') 11 VIII. Notes on ''Namu-amida-butsu'' 12 IX. Rennyo's Letter 13 X. From Saichi's Journals 14 Special Pages: Errata
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Mysticism, Christian and Buddhist
14 chapters English Public domain
About this book
This is a study of Buddhist mysticism, contrasted and compared with Christian mysticism, particularly the writings of Meister Eckhart. Suzuki explores Buddhist and Christian concepts of infinity, eternity and the transmigration of souls. This book explains many difficult Buddhist concepts, including kono-mama, a state of spiritual contentment. Also included is extensive material about the 'Pure Land' school of Zen Buddhism of Renno Shonin, particularly translations of source material.
Table of contents
14 chapters
01 Title Page 02 Contents 03 Preface 04 Meister Eckhart and Buddhism 05 II. The Basis of Buddhist Philosophy 06 III. ''A Little Point'' and Satori 07 IV. Living in the Light of Eternity 08 V. Transmigration 09 VI. Crucifixion and Enlightenment 10 VII. Kono-mama (''I Am That I Am'') 11 VIII. Notes on ''Namu-amida-butsu'' 12 IX. Rennyo's Letter 13 X. From Saichi's Journals 14 Special Pages: Errata
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