02391cam a22003613u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000021001122450095001332640051002283000047002793360026003263370026003523380036003785000031004145080078004455201270005235340045017936530027018386530022018656530022018876530022019096530022019316530017019538560042019709990017020125173UtSlPG20260610133135.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBQ1 aNukariya, Kaiten14aThe Religion of the Samurai :bA Study of Zen Philosophy and Discipline in China and Japan 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-02-01  aThis eBook was produced by John B. Hare and proofread by Carrie R. Lorenz  a"The Religion of the Samurai" by Kaiten Nukariya is a scholarly work that examines Zen philosophy and its discipline as practiced in China and Japan, written during the early 20th century. This book explores the historical and doctrinal aspects of Zen Buddhism, particularly its influence on the samurai and broader Japanese culture. It highlights the relationship between Zen teachings and the Japanese ethos, aiming to elucidate how these spiritual principles shaped the moral framework of the samurai class.  The opening of the text begins with an introduction to Buddhism, distinguishing between the Southern Hinayana and the Northern Mahayana schools. Nukariya outlines the book's purpose: to convey the distinct Mahayanistic perspective on life compared to Hinayanism and to provide insights into the contemporary state of spiritual practices in Japan. He focuses on the Zen sect, which he notes possesses historical importance and unique aspects that set it apart from other religions. The narrative hints at significant historical figures, such as Bodhidharma and the patriarchs of Zen, establishing a foundation for understanding the evolution of Zen thought and its practical applications in Japanese society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHuman beings -- Origin  aBuddhism -- China  aBuddhism -- Japan  aChina -- Religion  aJapan -- Religion  aZen Buddhism40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5173  c47212d47212