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The Religion of the Samurai
A Study of Zen Philosophy and Discipline in China and JapanBy Kaiten NukariyaLength7h 36m
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"The Religion of the Samurai" is a classic religious text by Kaiten Nukariya published in 1913.
Zen was uniquely suited to the Samurai of Japan. The high moral principles of Buddhism, when adopted and adapted by the Japanese warriors who became the Samurai, created an austere philosophy of singular beauty and depth. Its characteristic requirements of strict control over body and mind was exemplified by ancient warrior monks whose serene countenance, even in the face of certain death, made them much admired even by their foes.
Zen may be the most misunderstood of the world's moral philosophies. While it is often classified as a Religion, it is frequently considered by its adherents to be a utilitarian philosophy, a collection of rational moral precepts or, even more simply, as a state of being. The aim of the practice of Zen is to become Enlightened and achieve the beatitude of Nirvana.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion, Biography and Memoir, History
Length7 hrs 36 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 30, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Chapter 1. History Of Zen In China
3Chapter 2. History Of Zen In Japan
4Chapter 3. The Universe Is The Scripture Of Zen
5Chapter 4. Buddha, The Universal Spirit
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6Chapter 5. The Nature Of Man
7Chapter 6. Enlightenment
8Chapter 7. Life
9Chapter 8. The Training Of The Mind And The Practice Of Meditation
10Appendix: Origin Of Man. Preface
11Origin Of Man. Introduction
12Chapter 1. Refutation Of Delusive And Prejudiced (Doctrine)
13Chapter 2. Refutation Of Incomplete And Superficial (Doctrine)
14Chapter 3. The Direct Explanation Of The Real Origin
15Chapter 4. Reconciliation Of The Temporary With The Real Doctrine