Lu Qing attended a concert by the King of Music, only to unexpectedly travel to a zombie world, where he awakened the Supreme Fishing System! From the Pool of Myriad Worlds, he fished the heavens! His journey began with becoming a disciple of Master Ikkyu, receiving the Dharma name Xuankong! By slaying demons and evil spirits, he could gain fortune points! He started by fishing for the roots and talent of the One-Page Book of the Divine and Demon World of Thunderbolt, with matchless talent and genius! Then, he fished the Great Power Heavenly Dragon's true skill: Great Power Heavenly Dragon! World-Honored Ksitigarbha! Mami Mami Hong! He fished the Tathagata Divine Palm! The Buddha descended to the world, leveling the human realm! The Heaven-Flipping Divine Palm subdued ten thousand ghosts! He fished the Lotus Sacred Path, opening the Heavenly Light! The indestructible body of the Tathagata! All demons perished, and he remained unharmed! He fished the divine technique Nine Brahma Divine Seal, empowered by the Twelve Celestial Guards and the Eight Dragon Gods' Fire! Lu Qing roamed through the zombie world, the Liaozhai world, the Sword of Immortality world, and the Primordial world… From that moment on, the myriad worlds had a new figure — the Evil-Heart Demon Buddha, known as the most violent monk of Buddhism, the unrivaled force in martial strength! 'Mountains can be uprooted, rivers can be severed, but I, Xuankong, cannot be opposed!'

Lu Qing attended a concert by the King of Music, only to unexpectedly travel to a zombie world, where he awakened the Supreme Fishing System! From the Pool of Myriad Worlds, he fished the heavens! His journey began with becoming a disciple of Master Ikkyu, receiving the Dharma name Xuankong! By slaying demons and evil spirits, he could gain fortune points! He started by fishing for the roots and talent of the One-Page Book of the Divine and Demon World of Thunderbolt, with matchless talent and genius! Then, he fished the Great Power Heavenly Dragon's true skill: Great Power Heavenly Dragon! World-Honored Ksitigarbha! Mami Mami Hong! He fished the Tathagata Divine Palm! The Buddha descended to the world, leveling the human realm! The Heaven-Flipping Divine Palm subdued ten thousand ghosts! He fished the Lotus Sacred Path, opening the Heavenly Light! The indestructible body of the Tathagata! All demons perished, and he remained unharmed! He fished the divine technique Nine Brahma Divine Seal, empowered by the Twelve Celestial Guards and the Eight Dragon Gods' Fire! Lu Qing roamed through the zombie world, the Liaozhai world, the Sword of Immortality world, and the Primordial world… From that moment on, the myriad worlds had a new figure — the Evil-Heart Demon Buddha, known as the most violent monk of Buddhism, the unrivaled force in martial strength! 'Mountains can be uprooted, rivers can be severed, but I, Xuankong, cannot be opposed!'

The history of Buddhism has been characterized by an ongoing tension between attempts to preserve traditional ideals and modes of practice and the need to adapt to changing cultural conditions. Many developments in Buddhist history, such as the infusion of esoteric rituals, the rise of devotionalism and lay movements, and the assimilation of warrior practices, reflect the impact of widespread social changes on traditional religious structures. At the same time, Buddhism has been able to maintain its doctrinal purity to a remarkable degree. This volume explores how traditional Buddhist communities have responded to the challenges of modernity, such as science and technology, colonialism, and globalization. Editors Steven Heine and Charles S. Prebish have commissioned ten essays by leading scholars, each examining a particular traditional Buddhist school in its cultural context. The essays consider how the encounter with modernity has impacted the disciplinary, textual, ritual, devotional, practical, and socio-political traditions of Buddhist thought throughout Asia. Taken together, these essays reveal the diversity and vitality of contemporary Buddhism and offer a wide-ranging look at the way Buddhism interacts with the modern world.

Lu Qing attended a concert by the King of Music, only to unexpectedly travel to a zombie world, where he awakened the Supreme Fishing System! From the Pool of Myriad Worlds, he fished the heavens! His journey began with becoming a disciple of Master Ikkyu, receiving the Dharma name Xuankong! By slaying demons and evil spirits, he could gain fortune points! He started by fishing for the roots and talent of the One-Page Book of the Divine and Demon World of Thunderbolt, with matchless talent and genius! Then, he fished the Great Power Heavenly Dragon's true skill: Great Power Heavenly Dragon! World-Honored Ksitigarbha! Mami Mami Hong! He fished the Tathagata Divine Palm! The Buddha descended to the world, leveling the human realm! The Heaven-Flipping Divine Palm subdued ten thousand ghosts! He fished the Lotus Sacred Path, opening the Heavenly Light! The indestructible body of the Tathagata! All demons perished, and he remained unharmed! He fished the divine technique Nine Brahma Divine Seal, empowered by the Twelve Celestial Guards and the Eight Dragon Gods' Fire! Lu Qing roamed through the zombie world, the Liaozhai world, the Sword of Immortality world, and the Primordial world… From that moment on, the myriad worlds had a new figure — the Evil-Heart Demon Buddha, known as the most violent monk of Buddhism, the unrivaled force in martial strength! 'Mountains can be uprooted, rivers can be severed, but I, Xuankong, cannot be opposed!'

Lu Qing attended a concert by the King of Music, only to unexpectedly travel to a zombie world, where he awakened the Supreme Fishing System! From the Pool of Myriad Worlds, he fished the heavens! His journey began with becoming a disciple of Master Ikkyu, receiving the Dharma name Xuankong! By slaying demons and evil spirits, he could gain fortune points! He started by fishing for the roots and talent of the One-Page Book of the Divine and Demon World of Thunderbolt, with matchless talent and genius! Then, he fished the Great Power Heavenly Dragon's true skill: Great Power Heavenly Dragon! World-Honored Ksitigarbha! Mami Mami Hong! He fished the Tathagata Divine Palm! The Buddha descended to the world, leveling the human realm! The Heaven-Flipping Divine Palm subdued ten thousand ghosts! He fished the Lotus Sacred Path, opening the Heavenly Light! The indestructible body of the Tathagata! All demons perished, and he remained unharmed! He fished the divine technique Nine Brahma Divine Seal, empowered by the Twelve Celestial Guards and the Eight Dragon Gods' Fire! Lu Qing roamed through the zombie world, the Liaozhai world, the Sword of Immortality world, and the Primordial world… From that moment on, the myriad worlds had a new figure — the Evil-Heart Demon Buddha, known as the most violent monk of Buddhism, the unrivaled force in martial strength! 'Mountains can be uprooted, rivers can be severed, but I, Xuankong, cannot be opposed!'

Addressing questions such as What constitutes a meaningful life? and What is true happiness?, this guide to Nichiren Buddhism presents the spiritual practice as a teaching of hope that can answer these and other important questions of modern life. Buddhist teacher Daisaku Ikeda offers insights into The Opening of the Eyes, a longer treatise written by Nichiren that calls for individuals to base themselves on a spirit of compassion and to fight for the happiness of others, regardless of the circumstances. Ikeda’s simple and straightforward commentary brings this integral writing to life for a contemporary readership. Through the text and the accompanying commentary, readers will not will discover a philosophy of inner transformation that will help them find deep and lasting happiness for themselves and for others.

With a history spanning more than two-and-a-half millennia, and a geographic scatter that now encompasses the entire planet, Buddhism is one of humankind's most interesting religions, and often perceived to be one of its most mysterious. The A to Z of Buddhism provides a marvellous framework for an appreciative understanding of the religion including: 1) The historical evolution of Buddhism; 2) Religious institutions, doctrines, and missionary movements; 3) Important Buddhist scriptures in the Indian, Chinese, and Tibetan traditions; 4) The sacred and historic Buddhist sites; 5) The festivals, rites, and rituals that configure Buddhist religious practice; 6) The manifestation of Buddhism in biography, art, and mythology.

These essays chart the emergence of a new chapter in an ancient faith - the rise of social service and political activism in Buddhist Asia and the West. Engaged Buddhists have sought new ways to comfort society's oppressed communities.

Buddhism is the fastest growing religion in the United States, with adherents estimated in the several millions. But what exactly defines a "Buddhist"? This has been a much-debated question in recent years, particularly in regard to the religion's bifurcation into two camps: the so-called "imported" or ethnic Buddhism of Asian immigrants and the "convert" Buddhism of a mostly middle-class, liberal, intellectual elite. In this timely collection Charles S. Prebish and Kenneth K. Tanaka bring together some of the leading voices in Buddhist studies to examine the debates surrounding contemporary Buddhism's many faces. The contributors investigate newly Americanized Asian traditions such as Tibetan, Zen, Nichiren, Jodo Shinshu, and Theravada Buddhism and the changes they undergo to meet the expectations of a Western culture desperate for spiritual guidance. Race, feminism, homosexuality, psychology, environmentalism, and notions of authority are some of the issues confronting Buddhism for the first time in its three-thousand-year history and are powerfully addressed here. In recent years American Buddhism has been featured as a major story on ABC television news, National Public Radio, and in other national media. A strong new Buddhist journalism is emerging in the United States, and American Buddhism has made its way onto the Internet. The faces of Buddhism in America are diverse, active, and growing, and this book will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding this vital religious movement.