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Guide to the practice of the ancient discipline of the Nembutsu.

Description

Author

Massimo Claus


Introduction

This publication is a valuable guide to the practice of the ancient discipline of the Nembutsu, the invocation of the name of Buddha Amitabha, “Buddha of infinite light and life.”


TRACKLIST:

1. Namandabu (4.47)
2. Namu Amida Butsu (8.15)
3. Amituofo (5.54)
4. Amida Buddha Between India and China (6.17)
5. Namu Amida Bu Liturgy (7.18)
6. A Pilgrim Chanting Nembutsu (6.11)
7. Nembutsu in a Breath (6.18)


NEMBUTSU and PURE LAND BUDDHISM

Pure Land Buddhism, whose main current is also known as Amidism, emphasizes rituals and devotional practices towards the Buddha Amida. This Buddhist tradition is among the most widespread in the world and in Japan it includes the schools Jodo Shu (founded by Honen) and the Jodo Shinshu (founded by Shinran).

In these Buddhist schools the veneration is directed to Amitabha Buddha (Amituofo in Chinese, Amida Butsu in Japanese): he is considered the Eternal Buddha of whom the Buddha Sakyamuni spoke in many sutras (he is also named in the Lotus Sutra).

Nembutsu is the invocation of the name of this Buddha, which is recited as a mantra.