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The origins and development of Pure Land Buddhism : a study and translation of Gyōnen's Jōdo Hōmon Genrushō /

This is the English translation of an influential medieval Japanese text, the Jodo Homon Genrusho of Gyonen (1240-1321). This text was the first history to be written of Pure Land Buddhism, which became the dominant school of Buddhism in Japan.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Blum, Mark Laurence
Other Authors: Gyōnen, 1240-1321
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2000.
Subjects:
Gyōnen, > 1240-1321. > Jōdo hōmon genrushō.
Jōdoshū > History.
Jōdoshū
Jōdo Hōmon Genrushō (Gyōnen)
Pure Land Buddhism > History.
Bouddhisme de la Terre Pure > Histoire.
Pure Land Buddhism
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:This is the English translation of an influential medieval Japanese text, the Jodo Homon Genrusho of Gyonen (1240-1321). This text was the first history to be written of Pure Land Buddhism, which became the dominant school of Buddhism in Japan.
Physical Description:1 online resource (470 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199833993
0199833990
019512524X
9780195125245