This book gives an interpretation of Chinese Buddhism in a manner which is lucid; thoughtful and sympathetic. Such points are brought out which show as to why Buddhism is incomparable in its philosophy. The book also helps in understanding the tangled web of Buddhist history by setting into relief the great ideas; both philosophical and religious; around the person of Amida who; as it were; concretises into himself all such human aspirations and hopes that are constitutive of existence in the world. This is a reprint of the 1928 classic.
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Review
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A book that takes the reader straight to the heart of Buddhism.By Nancy AndersonWhen a grand-daughter writes a book of the teachings of her grandfather; it is easy to assume the book is about sweet and poignant memories from a loving grand-daughter's point of view. This is true of Kosho Niwano's first-ever published book.But there's more. Far more. What Kosho Niwano delivers with razor-sharp comprehension is a book that; from the very first page and with lightning speed; takes us straight to the heart of Buddhism. And where might that be? The title tells all: The Buddha in Everyone's Heart.Introductions are in order. Kosho Niwano is the president-designate of Rissho Kosei-kai; a worldwide lay Buddhist organization. Her father; Nichiko Niwano; is the current president. Her grandfather; Nikkyo Niwano; is the founder and former president.If; prior to reading this book; we thought that Nikkyo Niwano was remarkable in his understanding of the Lotus Sutra; his prolific writing; and his founding of a worlwide lay Buddhist organtization; these thoughts are certainnly underlined by reading Kosho's book. While doing so; Nikkyo Niwano seems to come to life; to step off the pages of the book; to greet us with his warm; friendly smile; and to hand us the gift of Truth.And speaking of Truth; this book is loaded. It is not only an effective Budhist primer for anyone who has just set foot on the path of the Buddha; it is refreshment for all who have been there awhile. Consisting of thirty-three chapters between bookends of Foreword and Afterword; it is arranged ideally for a daily reading; one chapter per day.All who sincerely seek the Buddhist path should become best friends with this little book. It is definitely a book to read; slowly and thoughtfully; with cell phones turned off.
