THE GOSPEL OF BUDDHA, THE RELIGION OF THE SAMURAI

By Joseph B. Lumpkin

This volume contains two related books, The Gospel of Buddha was written in 1894 book by Paul Carus and "Religion of the Samurai - A Study of Zen Philosophy and Discipline in China and Japan", written by Kaiten Nukariya in 1913.The Gospel of Buddha was written in 1894 book by Paul Carus. It was a significant force in introducing Buddhism to the West and is still used as a teaching tool by some Asian sects. The book is It was modeled on the New Testament Gospels in form and function and tells the story of Buddha through parables. Carus's introduction to Buddhism combines various sayings, stories, and historical accounts of the Buddha's life into a captivating narrative, which resonates with Western readers. The "gospel" tells the story of Siddhattha, a young prince who became so disillusioned with the world he felt compelled to give up family and fortune to seek inner peace and fulfillment. Siddhartha became a humble and holy man who would change the world by articulating the underlying causes of suffering and by describing a path of escape from human misery.Upon his enlightenment and releases suffering, he announced the Four Noble Truths and became known as the Buddha. The Religion of the Samurai - A study of Zen Philosophy and Discipline in China and Japan, written by Kaiten Nukariyao, narrows the focus of Buddhism in general down to a study of Zen Buddhism. The approaches and techniques of Zen are discussed along with its effects on the Samurai culture. Zen was uniquely suited to the Samurai. The philosophy teaches and imparts high moral principles, selflessness, and mindset focused on the perfect execution of intent and technique. When combined with martial arts, the result was the strict control over body and mind, and a spiritual vehicle needed for both warrior and monk. The cultivation of the Zen philosophy resulted in serenity and peace, even in the face of certain death. Zen is not a religion. It is a philosophy, which can be applied to life in general, or even as an integral connection to the daily practice of religion. The practice of Zen encourages one to disregard the transient word with its ever-changing demands and expectations and instead embrace the eternal nature of man found within each atom of time. This is to become Enlightened.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1706810067
• ISBN13: 9781706810063
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 754 Pages
• Weight: 2.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.7" x 6.0"