{"product_id":"hua-yen-buddhism-the-jewel-net-of-indra","title":"Hua-yen Buddhism: The Jewel Net of Indra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe World of Hua-yen Buddhism\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Francis H. Cook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Satguru Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788170304159\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.5 cm x 14.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320 gm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe World of Hua-yen Buddhism\u003c\/em\u003e explores the Chinese Buddhist tradition known as \u003cstrong\u003eHua-yen\u003c\/strong\u003e (Flower Ornament), which presents a unique and profound worldview. The book is divided into eight chapters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jewel Net of Indra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hua-yen School\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Indian Background of Hua-yen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntercasuality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Part and the Whole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVairocana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving in the Net of Indra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text also contains \u003cstrong\u003eexhaustive notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eglossary\u003c\/strong\u003e, and an \u003cstrong\u003eindex\u003c\/strong\u003e for a more detailed understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is the result of a \u003cstrong\u003edecade-long study\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eHua-yen Buddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e, a system of Buddhist thought that, while often neglected in Western scholarship, offers a \u003cstrong\u003egrand and satisfying worldview\u003c\/strong\u003e. Francis H. Cook's journey into Hua-yen Buddhism began during his \u003cstrong\u003egraduate studies\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong\u003eUniversity of Wisconsin\u003c\/strong\u003e and has since become a significant focus of his scholarly career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary aim of this book is to introduce the rich philosophical and religious concepts of \u003cstrong\u003eHua-yen Buddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e to a wider audience, both \u003cstrong\u003especialists\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003enonspecialists\u003c\/strong\u003e alike. Cook aims to present a \u003cstrong\u003ethorough and accurate\u003c\/strong\u003e study without overwhelming readers with academic jargon, making the text accessible while still detailed for those seeking a deeper understanding. For the \u003cstrong\u003enonspecialist\u003c\/strong\u003e, Cook makes complex ideas more digestible, while for \u003cstrong\u003especialists\u003c\/strong\u003e, he provides \u003cstrong\u003enotes\u003c\/strong\u003e and references for further exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hua-yen philosophy, described in the text, presents a view of existence that Cook finds to be \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful, grand, and inspiring\u003c\/strong\u003e. However, he acknowledges that understanding this worldview requires a shift in perspective and the ability to open one’s mind to new possibilities. This book is designed for readers willing to engage in that effort and begin their journey toward a new understanding of existence, as described by the \u003cstrong\u003eHua-yen masters\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hua-yen worldview, as explained in the book, is radically different from Western perspectives, but Cook urges readers to \u003cstrong\u003echallenge their cultural assumptions\u003c\/strong\u003e and consider the philosophical perspectives of other traditions, particularly those of \u003cstrong\u003eHua-yen Buddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e. By engaging with this \u003cstrong\u003eancient yet profound\u003c\/strong\u003e vision of reality, readers may find that it offers a powerful alternative to the modern \u003cstrong\u003eWestern worldview\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis study also delves into the connections between \u003cstrong\u003eHua-yen Buddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eIndian Buddhist philosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e, shedding light on how \u003cstrong\u003eChinese Buddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e developed its unique identity. The book is not only an intellectual pursuit but a \u003cstrong\u003ereligious and ethical exploration\u003c\/strong\u003e that challenges Western assumptions about \u003cstrong\u003ereality\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eexistence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eprimary source\u003c\/strong\u003e for this work is the \u003cstrong\u003eTreatise on the Hua-yen School\u003c\/strong\u003e, written by \u003cstrong\u003eFa-tsang\u003c\/strong\u003e, the third patriarch of the \u003cstrong\u003eHua-yen school\u003c\/strong\u003e in the late 7th century. Cook’s translation of this \u003cstrong\u003eTreatise\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside \u003cstrong\u003ecommentaries\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the foundation of the text. By looking at the \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edoctrinal context\u003c\/strong\u003e, Cook clarifies how Hua-yen came to be, and why it remains a crucial aspect of \u003cstrong\u003eChinese Buddhist thought\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is an essential introduction to the world of \u003cstrong\u003eHua-yen Buddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e, presenting an important \u003cstrong\u003eChinese Buddhist tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e that has had a lasting impact on Buddhist thought and practice. 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