Kaiten Nukariya – författare

First published in 2005. Zen Buddism was first introduced in Japan as the faith for the Samurai or the military class and moulded the characters of many distinguished soldiers and statesmen. The object of this work is show to how the Mahavanistic views of life and the world differ markedly from those of the Theravada, and this to explain how the religion of Buddha has adapted itself to its environment in the Far East. To this end, the author undertakes a close study of the Zen sect, selecting this group because of the great influence it has had on Japanese life and also because of the unique position it holds among the established religious systems of the world.

This study of Zen philosophy and the disciples in China and Japan elaborates on the differences between Mahayana Buddhism and Theraveda. The Zen sect is one of many Buddhist sects and has millions of followers worldwide.Contents: Preface To Second Edition.Preface.Introduction.Chapter I. Life Of Shakyamuni Till His Appearance At Benares As A Teacher.Chapter Ii. Life Of Buddha From His Appearance As A Teacher At Benares To The Conversion Of Rahula.Chapter Iii. From The Commencement Of Rahula''s Religious Life Till The Near Approach Of The Nirvana.Chapter Iv. Last Discourses And Death Of Buddha.Chapter V. The Patriarchs Of The Northern Buddhists.Chapter Vi. Sketch Of The History Of Buddhism In China.Chapter Vii. The Schools Of Chinese Buddhism.Chapter Viii. On Chi-K''ai And The T''ien-T''ai School Of Buddhism.Chapter Ix. The Buddhist Moral System.Chapter X. The Buddhist Calendar.Chapter Xi. Relation Of Buddhism To The Older Hindoo Mythology.Chapter Xii. The Buddhist Universe.Chapter Xiii. The Extended Universe Of The Northern Buddhists.Chapter Xiv. Buddhist Images And Image Worship.Chapter Xv. Monasteries At P''u-To.Chapter Xvi. Buddhist Processions, Associations, Pilgrimages, And Ceremonies For The Dead.Chapter Xvii. Buddhist Literature.Chapter Xviii. The Leng-Yen-King.--First Chapter.Chapter Xix. The Ekashloka Shastra.Chapter Xx. Effect Of Buddhism On The Philosophy Of The Sung Dynasty.Chapter Xxi. Feng-Shui; Or, The Wind And Water Superstition Of The Chinese.Chapter Xxii. Buddhist Phraseology In Relation To Christian Teaching.Chapter Xxiii. Notice Of The Wu-Wei-Kiau, A Reformed Buddhist Sect.Chapter Xxiv. Buddhism And Tauism In Their Popular Aspects.Chapter Xxvi.

Japanese Zen Buddhist monk Kaiten Nukariya's work, "The Religion of the Samurai," examines the religious and philosophical traditions of the samurai, the military class of mediaeval Japan. The book also discusses the ethics of Confucianism, Shintoism, and the place of Buddhism in the samurai's code of behavior. According to Nukariya, the samurai's religion was a special synthesis of numerous spiritual traditions, with Buddhism predominating. He examines how the samurai's view of life and death was impacted by the Buddhist ideas of impermanence, non-attachment, and the nature of suffering. He also explores the Confucian values of respect for authority and social order, which had a significant impact on the development of the samurai code of behavior. The significance of self-control, self-awareness, and inner calm in samurai spiritual practices is emphasized by Nukariya throughout the book. He also discusses the significance of mindfulness and meditation in developing these traits and how they enabled the samurai to reach a level of enlightenment. Overall, "The Religion of the Samurai" offers a thorough analysis of the religious and philosophical beliefs that influenced samurai culture and their way of life.