Mysticism, Christian and Buddhist

This is the annotated edition including* an extensive annotation of more than 10.000 words about the history and basics of Buddhism, written by Thomas William Rhys DavidsThis book has no pretension to be a thorough, systematic study of the subject. It is more or less a collection of studies the author has written from time to time in the course of his readings, especially of Meister Eckhart as representative of Christian mysticism. For Eckhart's thoughts come most closely to those of Zen and Shin. Zen and Shin superficially differ: one is known as Jiriki, the 'self-power' school, while the other is Tariki, the 'other-power' school. But there is something common to both, which will be felt by the reader. Eckhart, Zen, and Shin thus can be grouped together as belonging to the great school of mysticism. The underlying chain of relationship among the three may not be always obvious in the following pages. The author's hope, however, is that they are provocative enough to induce Western scholars to take up the subject for their study. Contents:Preface I. Meister Eckhart and BuddhismII.The Basis of Buddhist PhilosophyIII.'A Little Point' and SatoriIV. Living in the Light of Eternity Appendices V. TransmigrationVI. Crucifixion and EnlightenmentVII. Kono-mama ('I Am That I Am' )VIII. Notes on 'Namu-amida-butsu'IX. Rennyo's LettersX. From Saichi's Journals 1. Nyorai And Saichi2. Oya-Sama3. The Nembutsu4. The Ki And The HM5. The Pure Land, This World And Hell6. The Free Gift7. The Heart-Searchings8. Poverty9. The Inner Life