Naturalness: A Classic Of Shin Buddhism
A Classic of Shin Buddhism
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Publisher Description
Kanamatsu's Naturalness, written in 1949, is more than an introduction to the essence of Shin Buddhism. It is a profound and enlightened meditation on the relationship between man and Amida Buddha, who is pure mercy and whose Name is a vehicle of Nirvanic Reality. Combining the erudition of a philosopher with the sensitivity of a poet, Kanamatsu leads the reader into the heart of the subject where man may unite with the Buddha-Nature even in the ordinary activities of everyday life. The deep compassion and beautiful simplicity of this classic work-- which like a haiku speaks volumes with few words-- will appeal to all people who seek a spiritual antidote to the artificiality and ugliness that causes much of the suffering in our world.
Customer Reviews
A real gem
This book is truly wonderful. I have gone back to it again and again over the past few years. I have a hard copy, but love I so much I had to get a digital one as well. I think the reason it's speaks to me so much is that it speaks of Amida (essentially the cosmic Buddha behind the historical Buddha) in such intimate terms, with a loving and devotional flair. This type of warmth is sometimes lacking in Buddhist works. It speaks in a language, often almost poetic, that people coming from a Christian tradition will find very familiar, which is a real plus for many in the west. But even though it is very accessible, there is a real philosophical depth at work. I could not recommend it more!