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New publication by John Paraskevopoulos — Pearls of Emancipation: The Vision of Shin Buddhism (2026)
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New publication by John Paraskevopoulos — Pearls of Emancipation: The Vision of Shin Buddhism (2026)

Pearls of Emancipation: The Vision of Shin Buddhism by John Paraskevopoulos is now available at the publisher's website (Dharmakāya Books). A free e-text version is also available.

The book description is as follows:

This clear and accessible book, consisting of lectures and essays by the author, sets out the main teachings of Shin Buddhism (Jōdo Shinshū—the Buddhist tradition most widely followed in Japan) in a thorough and easy-to-understand way. It is written for people who are not trained in religion and encourages them to think about life while challenging common ideas about reality. Being brief and self-contained, it provides a glimpse of this often-neglected tradition. If you are new to Shin Buddhism or looking for a more in-depth understanding, this book offers lasting spiritual insight into the tradition of "Other-Power."

About the Author 

John Paraskevopoulos is a Shin Buddhist priest from Australia. His publications include Call of the Infinite (2009), The Fragrance of Light (2015), The Unhindered Path (2016) and Immeasurable Life (2020), which have also appeared in French, Italian, Greek and Portuguese editions.

ISBN: 978-1739472597

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u/Shaku-Shingan — 8 days ago

What is the Pure Land Buddhist perspective on the bardo state?

Does rebirth happen immediately after death, or is there an intermediate state (bardo) between death and rebirth according to Pure Land Buddhism?

I’m mainly interested in the perspectives of the Chinese and Japanese Pure Land Buddhist schools.

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u/Anon_SL_2000 — 11 days ago