The Origins and Development of Pure Land Buddhism

This work offers a critical look at the thought and impact of the 13th-century Buddhist historian Gyonen (1240-1321) and the "Pure Land" school of Buddhism founded by Honen (1133-1212). Also included is a translation of Gyonen's "Jodo homon genrusho", the first history of Pure Land Buddhism.

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In this book, Mark Blum offers a critical look at the thought and impact of the late 13th-century Buddhist historian Gyonen (1240-1321) and the emergent Pure Land school of Buddhism founded by Honen (1133-1212). Blum also provides a clear and fully annotated translation of Gyonen's Jodo homon genrusho, the first history of Pure Land Buddhism.