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Author:   Sung Bae Park
Publisher:   State University of New York Press
Imprint:   State University of New York Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.236kg
ISBN:  

9780791476987

ISBN 10:   0791476987
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   29 January 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

"Preface Introduction Chapter One: Initial Considerations Sociological Concerns Individual Needs Human Ignorance Ordinary and Absolute Aspects Suffering Definition of Mom and Momjit: A Closer Look The Experience of Mom Practical Applications Stages of Access Coexistence of Mom and Momjit Two Dimensions of Human Existence Chapter Two: Mom and Momjit as Tools for Transformation The Need for Transformation The Use of the Hwadu Initial Thoughts on Hwadu Practice: The Three Disciplines No-Thought Getting Down to Practice Faith and Doubt Faith and Surrender Faith and Understanding What Is Enlightenment? No Need for Transformation Attaining Salvation? The Strange Behavior of Zen Masters Problems in Practice The Nature of the Problem The Real Meaning of Hwadu The Solution The Nature of Death Chapter Three: Other Teachings WAenhyo's Commentary on the Awakening of Mahayana Faith (First Chapter) WAenhyo's Treatise on the Vajrasamadhi Stra (First Chapter) WAenhyo's Logic of Negation Hua-yen Theory The Diamond Stra The Seminal Message of the Platform Stra Chinul Chinul and the Three Gates Chinul's Views on Hwadu Meditation Chinul's ""Enemy"" Ch'an and Taoism Confucianism Chapter Four: Present-Day Applications Letter and Non-Letter Culture/One Mind Stages of Practice The Raft Faith Revisited Daily Practice The Unknown Factor Desire The Five Stages of Practice According to Chinul Personal Story Conclusion: Final Thoughts on Mom and Momjit Notes Glossary of Terms Bibliography Index"

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""There are several eye-opening moments in this book where the reader will be truly inspired, and this, I believe, comes from the author's willingness to deal directly with the fundamental issues in philosophical and religious discourse ... The book is written in a way that allows the general public, and not just academics, to appreciate the sophistication of Buddhist philosophy."" - Jin Y. Park, Philosophy East & West ""One Korean's Approach to Buddhism explores nondualism, one of the major conceptual paradigms that characterize East Asian Buddhism, by employing what the author calls the mom-momjit paradigm ... The author incorporates various personal experiences in his discussion, which makes the book more accessible for those who are not familiar with Buddhism; to those who are already well versed in Buddhism, it also demonstrates how to apply or understand Buddhist philosophy with respect to everyday life events."" - Religious Studies Review

There are several eye-opening moments in this book where the reader will be truly inspired, and this, I believe, comes from the author's willingness to deal directly with the fundamental issues in philosophical and religious discourse ... The book is written in a way that allows the general public, and not just academics, to appreciate the sophistication of Buddhist philosophy. - Jin Y. Park, Philosophy East & West One Korean's Approach to Buddhism explores nondualism, one of the major conceptual paradigms that characterize East Asian Buddhism, by employing what the author calls the mom-momjit paradigm ... The author incorporates various personal experiences in his discussion, which makes the book more accessible for those who are not familiar with Buddhism; to those who are already well versed in Buddhism, it also demonstrates how to apply or understand Buddhist philosophy with respect to everyday life events. - Religious Studies Review

Author Information

Sung Bae Park is Professor of Asian Philosophy and Religions and Director of the Center for Korean Studies at Stony Brook University, State University of New York. He is the author of Buddhist Faith and Sudden Enlightenment, also published by SUNY Press.

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