Wisdom Of The East

""Wisdom of the East"" is a book written by Shonin Shinran, a Japanese Buddhist monk who lived in the 13th century. The book is a collection of his teachings and insights on the nature of existence, the path to enlightenment, and the role of compassion in the world. Shinran's teachings draw heavily from the Pure Land school of Buddhism, which emphasizes devotion to Amitabha Buddha as the key to attaining rebirth in his Pure Land and ultimately achieving enlightenment. He also emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and humility in the pursuit of spiritual growth. The book is divided into several chapters, each exploring different aspects of Shinran's teachings. These include discussions on the nature of the self, the importance of faith and devotion, and the role of karma in shaping our lives. Throughout the book, Shinran emphasizes the importance of compassion and empathy, both towards oneself and towards others. Overall, ""Wisdom of the East"" offers a unique perspective on Buddhist philosophy and spirituality, drawing from Shinran's own experiences and insights. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the teachings of Pure Land Buddhism and the role of compassion in spiritual growth.Though the way into the Land that is in the West hath been made plain before us, yet the age-long Kalpas have rolled away without good fruit thereof, for we have hindered ourselves and our brethren that we might not enter therein.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.