{"product_id":"the-unhindered-path-ruminations-on-shin-buddhism-paperback","title":"The Unhindered Path: Ruminations on Shin Buddhism - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Paraskevopoulos\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume presents a range of writings on Shin Buddhism (\u003cem\u003eJōdo Shinshū\u003c\/em\u003e), the largest school of Buddhism in Japan. It includes philosophical reflections, talks, essays and pastoral advice written over a twenty-year period. While the focus is very much on the contemplative and devotional dimensions of this tradition, attention has also been given to ensure that the principal tenets of Shin are thoroughly explained as well as aiming to make them accessible and compelling to a modern lay audience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Unhindered Path \u003c\/em\u003eis an inspiring collection of eloquent aphorisms, sermons, essays and other writings. Time and time again, the author succeeds in rendering the most essential and subtle insights of the Shin tradition of Buddhism into accessible, lucid and candid language. This work is a testament to the experience of a profound state of surrender to the truths of our human condition.\"--\u003cstrong\u003eDr Georgios T. Halkias, \u003c\/strong\u003eFellow, Centre for Buddhist Studies, University of Oxford\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"An incisive, compelling, faithful and dynamic exposition of the Shin Buddhist teachings, beautifully rendered with great sensitivity and devotion.\"--\u003cstrong\u003eProfessor Emeritus Hoyu Ishida, \u003c\/strong\u003eUniversity of Shiga Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A fascinating guide to Shin Buddhism for the general reader, providing a most engaging approach to the spiritual path opened up by its founder, Shinran.\"--\u003cstrong\u003eProfessor Emeritus Michael Pye, \u003c\/strong\u003eUniversity of Marburg\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Paraskevopoulos\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in Australia and studied Philosophy at the University of Melbourne. He was ordained as a Shin Buddhist minister in Kyoto in 1994. His writings focus on the Buddha's teachings for ordinary people and how they can help enrich our everyday lives. His other publications include \u003cem\u003eCall of the Infinite\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Fragrance of Light\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 252\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 06, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47348517961977,"sku":"9781621381983","price":28.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/HNebxKSi6M9781621381983.webp?v=1769774490","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-unhindered-path-ruminations-on-shin-buddhism-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}