Jogon (6 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book is an oral tradition by Jogon regarding the Goshinho (the Self-Protection Dharma), the most fundamental and important practice within the Shingon School. It is said that in ancient Japan, there were many monks who attained enlightenment simply by diligently practicing the Self-Protection Dharma for several hours each day. This practice can be considered the very essence of the Shingon School, and this Oral Tradition is a volume packed with the philosophy of the Shingon School. The author, Jogon, became the successor to the Anshoji-ryu school-considered the most authentic Shingon dharma lineage during the Edo period. Furthermore, while residing in Japan, he mastered Sanskrit, thoroughly re-examined baseless and dubious traditions, always sought references in the sutras, and fundamentally restructured Shingon practice, which had become merely a formality. He was extremely strict regarding monastic precepts. While refraining from marriage and the consumption of meat-as is expected of a monk-he also energetically engaged in activities to save people. Possessing both compassion and wisdom, he was regarded as a figure so remarkable that some even said he might be the reincarnation of Kobo Daishi himself. His philosophy of thoroughly revitalizing Shingon Buddhism has had a profound influence on the modern Shingon tradition, and it is even said that without him, Shingon Buddhism might not have survived to the present day.His teachings have been preserved as the Shin-Anshoji-ryu tradition. In accordance with the ancient Esoteric Buddhist traditions transmitted by Kobo Daishi, these teachings were not imparted to just anyone, but were passed down only to a select few disciples who shared a deep spiritual connection and were truly seeking enlightenment. In fact, even today, there are only a handful of monks who have trained in the Shin-Anshoji-ryu and received abhieka in its true sense. It is our hope that through his teachings, you will come to understand authentic Japanese Esoteric Buddhism. In translating this text into English, we have used slightly simpler expressions for technical terms to make them easier to understand; however, this has resulted in some passages becoming somewhat verbose. If you have any questions, please consult a Esoteric Buddhist monk you know to deepen your understanding. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

48 colour educational picture cards with accompanying word cards and 2 spares, a total of 98 cards. The cards measure 7 x 5cm and are presented in a coloured pictorial card box measuring 15 x 11 x 4.5cm. Lower section of box repaired, the lid is soiled and a trifle worn with a small label of the Matsuzakaya Department Store on one side. A lovely 1930s game. This is a beautifully preserved iroha card game set comes complete with 48 picture cards and 48 word cards and 2 spare cards. The pictures were apparently drawn by Onuma Shogon (1899 - 1983) who often painted nature scenes and animals. They reflect the period in Japan when young boys wore short hair and school uniforms and women wore kimonos more often than western dress. The iroha card game is a traditional board game for New Year day holiday when the family get together to have fun. Many children learn to read characters by playing the game and the sayings that appear on these word cards are still used commonly as proverbs in the contemporary Japan.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book is an oral tradition by Jogon regarding the Goshinho (the Self-Protection Dharma), the most fundamental and important practice within the Shingon School. It is said that in ancient Japan, there were many monks who attained enlightenment simply by diligently practicing the Self-Protection Dharma for several hours each day. This practice can be considered the very essence of the Shingon School, and this Oral Tradition is a volume packed with the philosophy of the Shingon School. The author, Jogon, became the successor to the Anshoji-ryu school-considered the most authentic Shingon dharma lineage during the Edo period. Furthermore, while residing in Japan, he mastered Sanskrit, thoroughly re-examined baseless and dubious traditions, always sought references in the sutras, and fundamentally restructured Shingon practice, which had become merely a formality. He was extremely strict regarding monastic precepts. While refraining from marriage and the consumption of meat-as is expected of a monk-he also energetically engaged in activities to save people. Possessing both compassion and wisdom, he was regarded as a figure so remarkable that some even said he might be the reincarnation of Kobo Daishi himself. His philosophy of thoroughly revitalizing Shingon Buddhism has had a profound influence on the modern Shingon tradition, and it is even said that without him, Shingon Buddhism might not have survived to the present day.His teachings have been preserved as the Shin-Anshoji-ryu tradition. In accordance with the ancient Esoteric Buddhist traditions transmitted by Kobo Daishi, these teachings were not imparted to just anyone, but were passed down only to a select few disciples who shared a deep spiritual connection and were truly seeking enlightenment. In fact, even today, there are only a handful of monks who have trained in the Shin-Anshoji-ryu and received abhieka in its true sense. It is our hope that through his teachings, you will come to understand authentic Japanese Esoteric Buddhism. In translating this text into English, we have used slightly simpler expressions for technical terms to make them easier to understand; however, this has resulted in some passages becoming somewhat verbose. If you have any questions, please consult a Esoteric Buddhist monk you know to deepen your understanding. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…