Concerning The Great Sutra : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], CONCERNING THE GREAT SUTRA 49. The Venerable Ananda, rising from his seat, and looking upwards to the World-Honoured Gautama Buddha, his eyes being opened, marvelled greatly, seeing the glory of his Lord so transfigured. 50...
Of Thanksgiving For Nagarjuna, The Gre : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], OF THANKSGIVING FOR NAGARJUNA, THE GREAT TEACHER OF INDIA 117. Nagarjuna, the great teacher, setting forth in many excellent writings the praise of the Kingdom of Purity, hath instructed us to recite the Holy Name. 118. For the Lord...
In Praise Of Prince Shotoku : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], p. 83 IN PRAISE OF PRINCE SHOTOKU 316. Through the compassion of Shotoku the great prince we, having accepted the Divine Promise sprung from the unsearchable wisdom of the Illuminated One, are made equal unto Maitreya. Bodhisattv...
Concerning The Lesser Sutra : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], p. 35 CONCERNING THE LESSER SUTRA 80. The Eternal Father is called the Buddha of Infinite Light, because very mightily He holdeth in safety all beings dwelling in the Ten Regions of the world who, by His merciful enlightenment, recite...
Lauding The Infinite One : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], p. 19 BUDDHIST PSALMS LAUDING THE INFINITE ONE 1. Since He who is Infinite attained unto the Wisdom Supreme, the long, long ages of ten Kalpas have rolled away. The Light of His Dharma-Kaya is in this world eyes to the blind. 2. Seek...
Wherein With Lamentation I Make My Confession : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], p. 86 WHEREIN WITH LAMENTATION I MAKE MY CONFESSION 327. Though I seek my refuge in the true faith of the Pure Land, Yet hath not mine heart been truly sincere. Deceit and untruth are in my flesh, And in my soul is no clear shining. 328...
Of The Many Sutras Concerning The Infinite One : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], OF THE MANY SUTRAS CONCERNING THE INFINITE ONE 85. Having great pity, our Eternal Father lighteneth the dark night of ignorance, manifesting Himself in that Land of Joy as the Buddha of Infinite Light which enlighteneth all the worlds...
Untitled : * This entry in the Wisdom of the East series consists of a translation of the Jodo-Wasan, the Psalms of the Pure Land. This text is by Shinran Shonin, the 10th century Japanese monk who founded Shin Buddhism, a branch of Pure Land Buddhism. This is one of the most popular sects of Buddhism...
Introduction : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], p. 7 INTRODUCTION By L. Adams Beck It is a singular fact that though many of the earlier Buddhist Scriptures have been translated by competent scholars, comparatively little attention has been paid to later Buddhist devotional writings...
Concerning Honen Shonin : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], CONCERNING HNEN SHNIN 214. Since the day when Hnen Shnin appeared in the world, and set forth the single Ark of the Divine Promise, hath the Doctrine of the Pure Land gloriously shone upon the hearts of all men in the land of Nihon. 215...
Additional Psalms : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], ADDITIONAL PSALMS 343. Having fulfilled forty and eight of the Divine Promise, He attained unto the supreme enlightenment, and was manifest as the Buddha of Infinite Light. Whoso seeketh refuge with Him shall be certainly born ...
Of Paradise : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], OF PARADISE 37. Seek refuge in the heavenly harmony. For the jewel groves and gem trees of Paradise give forth a sweet and most excellent melody in pure and ordered unison. 38. Seek refuge in the Divine Promise, the Treasury of Merit...
Concerning Doshaku Zen : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], p. 53 CONCERNING DOSHAKU-ZENJI 171. Having cast away from him all trust in the righteous deeds of the sages, Doshaku-Zenji, the Great Teacher, hath taught us to enter in at the only gate that is the Gospel of the Pure Land. 172. Having...
Of Thanksgiving For Vasubandh, The Gre : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], OF THANKSGIVING FOR VASUBANDH, THE GREAT TEACHER OF INDIA 127. Among those doctrines taught of our Lord Vasubandh, the great priest hath persuaded us who are full of sinful desires to accept the Divine Promise of our infinite Father. 128...
Concerning Unrighteous Deeds : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], CONCERNING UNRIGHTEOUS DEEDS 164. These three things are expounded unto us by Donran Daishi. First, that faith is not holiness, for faith is not abiding. At one time it abideth, at another it is gone. p. 52 165. And second: This faith is...
Concerning Genshin Sozu : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], p. 60 CONCERNING GENSHIN-SOZU 204. Genshin the Great Teacher declareth: "In this world have I, even I, appeared as an incarnation of the Buddha, and now, my work of Salvation being accomplished, I return unto the Eternal Kingdom that is...
Of Thanksgiving For Donran, The Great Teacher : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], OF THANKSGIVING FOR DONRAN, THE GREAT TEACHER OF CHINA 137. Donran, that great teacher of China, being instructed of Bodhi-ruci, the priest of India, sought refuge in the Land of Purity, and thus doing he burned with fire the books...
Of The Three Periods : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], OF THE THREE PERIODS 235. Two thousand years and yet more are departed since the day when our Lord entered into Nirvana. Ended are the two glorious periods--the orthodox and the representative. Lament, O ye disciples, who in this closing...
Title Page : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], p. 1 p. 2 p. 3 p. 4 THE WISDOM OF THE EAST SERIES Edited By L. Cranmer-Byng Dr. S. A. Kapadia BUDDHIST PSALMS WISDOM OF THE EAST BUDDHIST PSALMS TRANSLATED FROM THE JAPANESE Of SHINRAN SHNIN BY S. YAMABE And L. ADAMS BECK LONDON JOHN...
Concerning The Sutra Of The Meditation : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], p. 33 CONCERNING THE SUTRA OF THE MEDITATION 71. That Lord that was made flesh in India, the Lord of great pity, showing unto Vaidehi, Queen of Magadha, the golden mirror created by his marvellous power, commanded her to choose the L...
Concerning Belief And Doubt : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], p. 78 CONCERNING BELIEF AND DOUBT 293. Whoso comprehendeth not the wisdom of the Enlightened One, and doubteth concerning His illumination, shall rise no higher than the Outermost Places, for he hath trusted in the power of Reward...
Concerning Zendo Daishi : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], CONCERNING ZENDO-DAISHI 178. Rising like unto an incarnation of the Mighty Ocean, Zendo, the great teacher, came into the world. And for the sake of mankind in this sinful place, he called unto all the Buddhas of the Ten Regions to be...
Advertisements : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], p. 92 The following advertisements appeared at the end of the original text. they are included for completeness. THE WISDOM OF THE EAST SERIES Edited by L. Cranmer-Byng and Dr. S. A. Kapadia THE SERIES AND ITS PURPOSE This Series h...
Concerning The Welfare Of The Present World : * "Buddhist Psalms", by S. Yamabe and L. Adams Beck, [1921], p. 38 CONCERNING THE WELFARE OF THE PRESENT WORLD 94. He that hath unending pity, the Buddha of Infinite Life, hath given unto us in the Sutra of Golden Light a teaching concerning long life, that the way of long life and the welfare...