The Nembutsu as Language: Shinran's Conception of Practice

This article explores Shinran's conception of practice by taking up the question of why nembutsu as the saying of the Name of Amida should be the single act designated by the Buddha as constituting the requisite practice in accord with the Primal Vow. Passing reference is made to the thinking o...

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Published in:Buddhist Christian studies
Main Author: Hirota, Dennis 1946- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Hawaii Press 2022
In: Buddhist Christian studies
Further subjects:B Nembutsu
B Heidegger
B Language
B Pure Land Buddhism
B Practice
B shinjin
B Shinran
B Name
B jinen
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Summary:This article explores Shinran's conception of practice by taking up the question of why nembutsu as the saying of the Name of Amida should be the single act designated by the Buddha as constituting the requisite practice in accord with the Primal Vow. Passing reference is made to the thinking of Martin Heidegger on language to suggest ways of understanding Shinran's discussions of the Name and also avenues for possible comparative reflections.
ISSN:1527-9472
Contains:Enthalten in: Buddhist Christian studies