Genshin's Ojoyoshu and the construction of Pure Land discourse in Heian Japan

The Indian and Chinese background -- The introduction of Pure Land Buddhism to Japan -- The growth of Pure Land Buddhism in the Heian period -- Zenyu, Senkan and the beginning of Tendai Pure Land discourse -- Genshin's early years -- Genshin and Pure Land Buddhism -- Genshin's later years...

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Main Author: Rhodes, Robert F. 1953- (Author)
Contributors: Genshin 942-1017 (Other)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Honolulu University of Hawaiʻi Press [2017]
In:Year: 2017
Series/Journal:Pure Land Buddhist studies
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Amida-Buddhism / Buddhist literature
IxTheo Classification:BL Buddhism
Further subjects:B Genshin (942-1017) Ōjō yōshū
B Pure Land Buddhism Doctrines
B Genshin 942-1017
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Summary:The Indian and Chinese background -- The introduction of Pure Land Buddhism to Japan -- The growth of Pure Land Buddhism in the Heian period -- Zenyu, Senkan and the beginning of Tendai Pure Land discourse -- Genshin's early years -- Genshin and Pure Land Buddhism -- Genshin's later years -- The six paths and the Pure Land -- Genshin's interpretation of the nenbutsu -- Auxiliary practices and deathbed nenbutsu -- Honen's appropriation of the Ojoyoshu
ISBN:0824872487