![]() ![]() This thoughtful short outline of its spirituality, while disclaiming academic originality, is distinguished by its clarity, enthusiasm and indeed its high level of accuracy. From the beginning, Shin was a highly sophisticated lay form of Buddhism. Shin (‘Pure Land’) Buddhism manages to be, simultaneously, one of the most widely practised forms of this tradition (the largest Buddhist school in Japan) and the least understood in the West. While this book represents a serious intellectual exploration, it remains very readable and has much to offer the genuine seeker.Īlfred Bloom, Emeritus Professor, University of Hawaii, author of The Essential Shinran: A Buddhist Path of True Entrustingīuddhism is much more diverse and multifaceted than many people think. ![]() ![]() Its realistic appraisal of our human condition is perceptive and the author is able to unpack dimensions of spiritual reality with skill, while keeping his feet firmly planted in earthly realism. The book is likely to stir a deeper interest in this path amidst the diversity of spiritual perspectives and alternatives available today. Call of the Infinite is a concise and clear introduction to the major concepts of Shin Buddhism, a tradition that has received scant attention from those with a Western background. ![]()
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