This book is a straightforward discussion of the relationship between Buddhism and sex, something we are not usually exposed to.

I am now trying to show the back roads of Buddhism. Some Buddhist scholars may not like this. But what can we understand about Buddhism if we avoid the issue of sexuality, which is very important for human beings? In India, sexual love (karma) is one of the three major goals of life. I believe that the significance of Buddhism can be properly understood only when all aspects of human beings are known."

I believe that these words in this book are a very important recommendation.

In this work, a shocking fact is told. In "New Asian Buddhist History 02 India II: The Formation and Development of Buddhism," which was previously introduced in this blog, the problems of Western-derived Buddhist studies are discussed, and this book is truly a work that can be called a work in its own right.

Reading this book, it is easy to understand why critics say, "Go back to primitive Buddhism. It is easy to understand why some critics say, "Go back to primitive Buddhism, Japanese Buddhism is corrupt. I have never been able to understand the criticisms of Mahayana Buddhism until now, but now I can understand why some people say, "Oh, I see! I see! I see!" I am discovering more and more about the criticisms of Mahayana Buddhism that I had never been able to understand before. When you follow the background of these criticisms, you will discover some extraordinary facts. This is a very exciting book. It is a tremendous work. Please read it! I am sure you will be shocked.

What impressed me most when I read this book was that Dr. Gen Nakamura's theory has been disproved in the latest research.

Of course, this does not mean that all of Gen Nakamura's teachings were wrong, but according to the latest research, a much different Buddhism is now open to us than in the past. I was struck by the fact that even Gen Nakamura's theory cannot be accepted uncritically. At the same time, I was deeply moved by the fact that this is how learning progresses.

Elsewhere in the book, you will see Buddha's relationship to Indian society at the time, in light of the latest research. In the latter half of the book, Buddha's thought itself is also explained, so it is recommended to get an overall picture of early Buddhism.

The book details the formation and development of each of the Prajnaparamita, Kegon, and Lotus Sutras.

Frankly, it is far beyond the level of an introductory book on Buddhism. I would not recommend this book to anyone seeking an introduction to Buddhism.

But for those who want to learn more about these scriptures in depth, this is a very useful reference book.

The Prajnaparamita Sutra, the Kegon Sutra, and the Lotus Sutra are the fundamental texts of Japanese Buddhism. This book, "Mahayana Buddhism Volume 4: Wisdom/World/Words: Mahayana Buddhist Scriptures I," is based on the latest research into how these sutras were born and how they developed.

As the title suggests, this work looks at the practical aspects of Mahayana Buddhism. As discussed at the beginning of this book, this collection of essays will show that there is a connection between the practical aspects of Mahayana and the Lesser Vehicle, and that they were not distinctly different entities.

Literature and profound philosophical systems are not the only religions. There are also the religious practices and life practices of the people who live there. This book is also a reflection on the study of Buddhism, which is based solely on Western literature. I highly recommend this book, which is full of eye-opening information.