Buddha Shakyamuni
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Book Introduction
A biography of Buddha written by the renowned Japanese Buddhist scholar Shoko Watanabe,
Meet the translation by the monk Beopjeong
Buddhism is the teachings of Buddha.
Therefore, to understand Buddhism, you must know Buddha.
There have been many books that describe the life of Siddhartha Buddha.
What makes this book stand out among them all is that it was written by the renowned Japanese Buddhist scholar, Shoko Watanabe, and translated by the monk Beopjeong.
The Venerable Pomnyun first translated this book in 1975, and wrote the preface just before his death in 2010, hoping that the book would be published again.
The original author, Watanabe Shoko, is a leading Japanese Buddhist scholar fluent in Hindi, Sanskrit, and Pali. He compared and contrasted various versions of Buddhist scriptures to recreate the life of the Buddha as close to its original form as possible.
By broadly covering the circumstances, currents of thought, and cultural trends of the times in which the Buddha lived, it was written to make the Buddha's teachings easier to understand.
The person we call Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Shakyamuni, Siddhartha, and many other names, was born in the Kapilavastu Kingdom 2,500 years ago.
The era in which Buddha was born was a time of transition.
The authority of Brahmanism began to waver, and new worldviews such as the Upanishads emerged.
The Buddha suddenly appeared during this period.
He discovered and taught to the public the universal and immutable laws of the Three Dharma Seals, the Four Noble Truths, and the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination.
It is no exaggeration to say that Buddha left behind the very values that humans should pursue, from birth to becoming a monk, and through the process of seeking enlightenment to attaining liberation.
The author, Shoko Watanabe, tried to restore the life of Buddha to its original form in this book.
Meet the translation by the monk Beopjeong
Buddhism is the teachings of Buddha.
Therefore, to understand Buddhism, you must know Buddha.
There have been many books that describe the life of Siddhartha Buddha.
What makes this book stand out among them all is that it was written by the renowned Japanese Buddhist scholar, Shoko Watanabe, and translated by the monk Beopjeong.
The Venerable Pomnyun first translated this book in 1975, and wrote the preface just before his death in 2010, hoping that the book would be published again.
The original author, Watanabe Shoko, is a leading Japanese Buddhist scholar fluent in Hindi, Sanskrit, and Pali. He compared and contrasted various versions of Buddhist scriptures to recreate the life of the Buddha as close to its original form as possible.
By broadly covering the circumstances, currents of thought, and cultural trends of the times in which the Buddha lived, it was written to make the Buddha's teachings easier to understand.
The person we call Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Shakyamuni, Siddhartha, and many other names, was born in the Kapilavastu Kingdom 2,500 years ago.
The era in which Buddha was born was a time of transition.
The authority of Brahmanism began to waver, and new worldviews such as the Upanishads emerged.
The Buddha suddenly appeared during this period.
He discovered and taught to the public the universal and immutable laws of the Three Dharma Seals, the Four Noble Truths, and the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination.
It is no exaggeration to say that Buddha left behind the very values that humans should pursue, from birth to becoming a monk, and through the process of seeking enlightenment to attaining liberation.
The author, Shoko Watanabe, tried to restore the life of Buddha to its original form in this book.
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Publishing the book again
After moving the life of Buddha
About this book
1 Past Life Story
2 The Birth of Buddha
3 Prince's Entry
4 The Prince's Environment
5 The Prince's Education
6. The Prince's Marriage
7 The Prince's Meditation
The 8th Prince's Ordination
9 The prince immediately after leaving home
10 Bodhisattva's Religious Experiences
11 The appearance of six years of asceticism
Striving for 12 or more
13 Departure as a Buddha
14 The Devil's Surrender
15 The Coming of the Saints
16 The Appearance of the Buddha
17 The First Sermon
18 Holy Middle Way
19 Burning Fire
The emergence of the 20th promotion
21 Mahakasyapa and his wife
Until the 22nd Precept was established
23 Rules of the Right Bank
24 The Buddha's Return
25 Successive Ordination of the Shakyamuni Family
26 Bases of Buddha's Mission
27 The Water Fight and the King's Death
28 Problems with Women's Monasticism
29 Buddhism and Contemporary Religions
30 Evil Persecution
The young man who cut off 31 fingers becomes a monk
32 The Buddha Who Settles Disputes
33 Buddha and Devadatta
34 Sermons of Yeongchusan Mountain
35 The Last Sermon in the Village of Patali
36 Things before death
37 Ahead of a quiet death
38 Ending life
After moving the life of Buddha
About this book
1 Past Life Story
2 The Birth of Buddha
3 Prince's Entry
4 The Prince's Environment
5 The Prince's Education
6. The Prince's Marriage
7 The Prince's Meditation
The 8th Prince's Ordination
9 The prince immediately after leaving home
10 Bodhisattva's Religious Experiences
11 The appearance of six years of asceticism
Striving for 12 or more
13 Departure as a Buddha
14 The Devil's Surrender
15 The Coming of the Saints
16 The Appearance of the Buddha
17 The First Sermon
18 Holy Middle Way
19 Burning Fire
The emergence of the 20th promotion
21 Mahakasyapa and his wife
Until the 22nd Precept was established
23 Rules of the Right Bank
24 The Buddha's Return
25 Successive Ordination of the Shakyamuni Family
26 Bases of Buddha's Mission
27 The Water Fight and the King's Death
28 Problems with Women's Monasticism
29 Buddhism and Contemporary Religions
30 Evil Persecution
The young man who cut off 31 fingers becomes a monk
32 The Buddha Who Settles Disputes
33 Buddha and Devadatta
34 Sermons of Yeongchusan Mountain
35 The Last Sermon in the Village of Patali
36 Things before death
37 Ahead of a quiet death
38 Ending life
Into the book
One spring, his father, King Shuddhodana, was farming with many of his subjects as usual.
The prince also attended the ceremony and watched the farmers working with curiosity.
The sight of farmers panting and working, drenched in dirt and sweat, was pitiful to the prince.
What shocked the prince even more was that when a bug appeared from the dirt he had dug up with a shovel, a bird flew in from nowhere and pecked at it.
The prince, who had seen the tragic truth right before his eyes that living things cannot survive without eating each other, could no longer bear it, so he went into a nearby forest and sat under a tree, lost in deep thought.
This tale of the boy prince, who meditates under a tree, is also one of the oldest Indian traditions.
For example, it is a method of religious practice that was widely practiced in non-Brahmin society, and later became extremely common.
In theory, it doesn't matter where you sit, but the phrase "under the tree" is often used.
Meditating under a tree may mean that one's background is stable, but it also means that a god resides in the tree and protects the practitioner's body.
The later record that Buddha worshipped the tree before sitting under it also has this meaning.
--- pp.53-54
The prince thought like this.
“Foolish people are sick themselves and cannot avoid illness, but when they see others get sick, they feel bad and do not try to reflect on their own actions.
But I know full well that I myself will get sick someday and that I cannot avoid it, so I do not hate seeing others suffer.
Because I am the same way.
Anyone who boasts that he is not sick now is sure to destroy himself.
Also, foolish people, even though they themselves are old and cannot avoid aging, hate seeing others grow old and do not try to reflect on themselves.
But I know full well that I myself will become old someday and that aging is inevitable, so I don't hate seeing others grow old.
Because I am the same way.
“Those who boast of being young and having a bright future are sure to perish.” --- pp.79-80
In India, life has long been divided into four periods.
The first is the student period, where one lives in the teacher's house and learns the Vedas and other sacred texts.
After this period, the second period is the household period, where one returns home, gets married, and begins family and social life.
When a boy is born and grows up, the father hands over his property to his son and goes into the forest to live a frugal religious life.
This is the third forest dwelling period.
And when the fourth period of wandering comes, he shakes off all attachments and lives carefree, without a home or possessions, shaving his head, fingernails, and beard, and living as a beggar with only a bowl, a walking stick, and a water jug.
In India, this kind of begging habit has had religious significance since ancient times, so such a lifestyle was considered natural.
And the ascetic who walks is respected by the people of the world.
--- pp.93-94
Ananda, who was lying beside the Buddha in the sal tree forest, was unable to overcome his grief and left the place, holding onto a tree branch and crying.
“I am still practicing, but the Buddha, who takes pity on me, is about to pass away.”
When the Buddha realized that Ananda was not with him, he sent a monk to summon him.
When Ananda returned, the Buddha said:
“Ananda, do not lament or be sad.
As I have taught you from an early age, you cannot help but part ways with those you love and are close to.
Everything that is born must die.
“It is useless to wish that you would not die.”
The prince also attended the ceremony and watched the farmers working with curiosity.
The sight of farmers panting and working, drenched in dirt and sweat, was pitiful to the prince.
What shocked the prince even more was that when a bug appeared from the dirt he had dug up with a shovel, a bird flew in from nowhere and pecked at it.
The prince, who had seen the tragic truth right before his eyes that living things cannot survive without eating each other, could no longer bear it, so he went into a nearby forest and sat under a tree, lost in deep thought.
This tale of the boy prince, who meditates under a tree, is also one of the oldest Indian traditions.
For example, it is a method of religious practice that was widely practiced in non-Brahmin society, and later became extremely common.
In theory, it doesn't matter where you sit, but the phrase "under the tree" is often used.
Meditating under a tree may mean that one's background is stable, but it also means that a god resides in the tree and protects the practitioner's body.
The later record that Buddha worshipped the tree before sitting under it also has this meaning.
--- pp.53-54
The prince thought like this.
“Foolish people are sick themselves and cannot avoid illness, but when they see others get sick, they feel bad and do not try to reflect on their own actions.
But I know full well that I myself will get sick someday and that I cannot avoid it, so I do not hate seeing others suffer.
Because I am the same way.
Anyone who boasts that he is not sick now is sure to destroy himself.
Also, foolish people, even though they themselves are old and cannot avoid aging, hate seeing others grow old and do not try to reflect on themselves.
But I know full well that I myself will become old someday and that aging is inevitable, so I don't hate seeing others grow old.
Because I am the same way.
“Those who boast of being young and having a bright future are sure to perish.” --- pp.79-80
In India, life has long been divided into four periods.
The first is the student period, where one lives in the teacher's house and learns the Vedas and other sacred texts.
After this period, the second period is the household period, where one returns home, gets married, and begins family and social life.
When a boy is born and grows up, the father hands over his property to his son and goes into the forest to live a frugal religious life.
This is the third forest dwelling period.
And when the fourth period of wandering comes, he shakes off all attachments and lives carefree, without a home or possessions, shaving his head, fingernails, and beard, and living as a beggar with only a bowl, a walking stick, and a water jug.
In India, this kind of begging habit has had religious significance since ancient times, so such a lifestyle was considered natural.
And the ascetic who walks is respected by the people of the world.
--- pp.93-94
Ananda, who was lying beside the Buddha in the sal tree forest, was unable to overcome his grief and left the place, holding onto a tree branch and crying.
“I am still practicing, but the Buddha, who takes pity on me, is about to pass away.”
When the Buddha realized that Ananda was not with him, he sent a monk to summon him.
When Ananda returned, the Buddha said:
“Ananda, do not lament or be sad.
As I have taught you from an early age, you cannot help but part ways with those you love and are close to.
Everything that is born must die.
“It is useless to wish that you would not die.”
--- pp.425-426
Publisher's Review
1
Read the most outstanding biography of the Buddha, translated by Venerable Beopjeong.
The story of Buddha Sakyamuni's pursuit of enlightenment, translated passionately by monk Beopjeong at Bul-il-am in his 40s.
An introductory book to Buddhism and a guide to life, written by the monk Beopjeong in his hospital room two weeks before his death.
“How one views Buddha is very important in determining one’s attitude toward Buddhism as a whole.
“As I have compiled the biography into a single book, the author’s position will be revealed to some extent, but I have tried to write as fairly as possible.” - Author Shoko Watanabe
“It is difficult to understand his thoughts or teachings without knowing the person.
This is especially true if, as in the case of Buddha Shakyamuni, his life directly reflects his thoughts.
How he lived his life and what influence he had on his time and society are the keys to understanding his teachings.
And how we view him will be an important starting point for understanding Buddhism.” - Translator: Monk Beopjeong
『Buddha Sakyamuni』 is a masterpiece that is considered the most outstanding work among the biographies of Buddha that have been published in the world.
The Venerable Beopjeong first translated this book in 1975, and shortly before his death in the spring of 2010, he dictated the preface to the monks, hoping that the book would be published again.
"Buddha Sakyamuni" is an important work that goes beyond simply describing the life of a saint called Buddha, and suggests where humans should direct their lives.
The author's extensive knowledge of ancient Indian philosophy and culture, combined with the calm translation by the monk Beopjeong, adds to the pleasure and depth of reading.
The author's honest and sincere approach has been translated into very plain Korean without damaging the original text in the least.
2
The study of Buddhism begins with this book.
Understanding Buddha is the same as setting the direction of my life.
Buddhism is a religion that studies and follows the teachings of Buddha and Shakyamuni.
Therefore, his life is the prototype of Buddhism.
To properly understand Buddhism, one must first understand the life of Buddha Sakyamuni.
Many of the problems with Buddhism, such as the ups and downs of faith and false beliefs, stem from a lack of understanding of the Buddha's life and thoughts.
The true study of Buddhism begins with understanding the life of Buddha Sakyamuni, who has guided many people to enlightenment as a teacher of humanity for the past 2,500 years, and what his teachings were.
Watanabe Shoko, a leading Japanese Buddhist scholar fluent in Hindi, Sanskrit, and Pali, produced 『Buddha Shakyamuni』, which can be said to be the culmination of his lifelong study of Buddhism.
Considered the most outstanding work among other biographies of Buddha, this book meticulously records the important events in Buddha's life from a religious, empirical, and objective perspective, sifting through vast amounts of material.
Although it is a biography of the Buddha, it is not limited to the simple life of a great man. It also deals with the social conditions of the time when the Buddha lived, the flow of thought at the time, and cultural trends, as if reading an exciting book on the development of civilization.
In addition, you can learn in great detail about the stories of outstanding disciples, their interactions with lay Buddhists, and the historical circumstances that led to the creation of the precepts.
The author also shows meticulousness in conducting field research whenever discussing a certain region.
Understanding Buddha is the process of setting the direction of my life.
The author, who has dedicated his life to the study of Buddhism, summarizes the fundamentals of Buddhism in one word: “diligence without laziness.”
This is also the Buddha's final state.
“Bhikkhus, I have this to say to you:
All phenomena change.
“Be diligent and do not be lazy.”
3.
Contents and structure of the book
The 450-page 『Buddha Sakyamuni』 consists of 38 chapters, each dealing with important events in the life of the Buddha.
Beginning with the story of his previous life in the Jataka, and continuing to his birth, growth, marriage, renunciation, asceticism, enlightenment, teachings, and nirvana in this life, each chapter unfolds like a movie, with detailed commentary on the key events that make up the Buddha's entire life.
Chapters 1 through 8 are about the process from birth to becoming a monk.
The story of his past lives is presented first so that we can see that his great enlightenment was not achieved through his efforts in this life alone, but was the result of the virtue and wisdom he had accumulated in countless previous lives.
And we can see that the seeds of his past life, sown in his consciousness, are at work, causing him to agonize over the essence of life at a young age.
Chapters 9 through 12 tell the story of his leaving the comfort of the palace to become a monk and then seeking out the famous spiritual masters of his time.
It also depicts the scenes of what kind of studies he had under them and why he left them again to continue his asceticism.
Because he has experienced the suffocation of the soul that has crept into him through deep anguish about life and death, he easily surpasses the superficial theories and practices of any outstanding teacher he studies under.
That is the loneliness that is destined for him.
Such a person has no choice but to leave the group and pursue it alone.
Now the target he must fight is not humans, but Mara (the devil) who appears as a vision.
This Mara is himself.
Chapters 13 to 16 are truly a new birth as a Buddha.
He breaks free from the cycle of birth and death that torments himself and all living beings, and reaches a state where there is no more birth or death.
The god of the earth attests to his enlightenment.
Chapters 17 through 34 vividly depict the process by which the Buddha, having attained ultimate enlightenment, preached the truth to the world, and the formation of a new spiritual group that began to stir in the northern Indian subcontinent as a result of these teachings.
The core of his teachings is explained, with meticulous research, what waves of religious thought unfolded around him, and how the precepts that bound them together as a community were created.
Rather than being a speculative religious figure, we are presented with the image of a revolutionary who overturns the contradictions of the times and creates a new movement.
The last chapters, 35 through 38, are dedicated to the final days of a great saint, depicting his journey to Nirvana, where he will never be reincarnated again.
He answers his disciple Ananda's question about how he should lead the Buddhist order in the future.
“Ananda, even now, after I have passed away, do not rely on others, but make yourself a lamp and a refuge.
“Only those who live with the truth as their light and refuge, relying on nothing else, are the ones who best suit my will as monks with a passion for practice.”
Read the most outstanding biography of the Buddha, translated by Venerable Beopjeong.
The story of Buddha Sakyamuni's pursuit of enlightenment, translated passionately by monk Beopjeong at Bul-il-am in his 40s.
An introductory book to Buddhism and a guide to life, written by the monk Beopjeong in his hospital room two weeks before his death.
“How one views Buddha is very important in determining one’s attitude toward Buddhism as a whole.
“As I have compiled the biography into a single book, the author’s position will be revealed to some extent, but I have tried to write as fairly as possible.” - Author Shoko Watanabe
“It is difficult to understand his thoughts or teachings without knowing the person.
This is especially true if, as in the case of Buddha Shakyamuni, his life directly reflects his thoughts.
How he lived his life and what influence he had on his time and society are the keys to understanding his teachings.
And how we view him will be an important starting point for understanding Buddhism.” - Translator: Monk Beopjeong
『Buddha Sakyamuni』 is a masterpiece that is considered the most outstanding work among the biographies of Buddha that have been published in the world.
The Venerable Beopjeong first translated this book in 1975, and shortly before his death in the spring of 2010, he dictated the preface to the monks, hoping that the book would be published again.
"Buddha Sakyamuni" is an important work that goes beyond simply describing the life of a saint called Buddha, and suggests where humans should direct their lives.
The author's extensive knowledge of ancient Indian philosophy and culture, combined with the calm translation by the monk Beopjeong, adds to the pleasure and depth of reading.
The author's honest and sincere approach has been translated into very plain Korean without damaging the original text in the least.
2
The study of Buddhism begins with this book.
Understanding Buddha is the same as setting the direction of my life.
Buddhism is a religion that studies and follows the teachings of Buddha and Shakyamuni.
Therefore, his life is the prototype of Buddhism.
To properly understand Buddhism, one must first understand the life of Buddha Sakyamuni.
Many of the problems with Buddhism, such as the ups and downs of faith and false beliefs, stem from a lack of understanding of the Buddha's life and thoughts.
The true study of Buddhism begins with understanding the life of Buddha Sakyamuni, who has guided many people to enlightenment as a teacher of humanity for the past 2,500 years, and what his teachings were.
Watanabe Shoko, a leading Japanese Buddhist scholar fluent in Hindi, Sanskrit, and Pali, produced 『Buddha Shakyamuni』, which can be said to be the culmination of his lifelong study of Buddhism.
Considered the most outstanding work among other biographies of Buddha, this book meticulously records the important events in Buddha's life from a religious, empirical, and objective perspective, sifting through vast amounts of material.
Although it is a biography of the Buddha, it is not limited to the simple life of a great man. It also deals with the social conditions of the time when the Buddha lived, the flow of thought at the time, and cultural trends, as if reading an exciting book on the development of civilization.
In addition, you can learn in great detail about the stories of outstanding disciples, their interactions with lay Buddhists, and the historical circumstances that led to the creation of the precepts.
The author also shows meticulousness in conducting field research whenever discussing a certain region.
Understanding Buddha is the process of setting the direction of my life.
The author, who has dedicated his life to the study of Buddhism, summarizes the fundamentals of Buddhism in one word: “diligence without laziness.”
This is also the Buddha's final state.
“Bhikkhus, I have this to say to you:
All phenomena change.
“Be diligent and do not be lazy.”
3.
Contents and structure of the book
The 450-page 『Buddha Sakyamuni』 consists of 38 chapters, each dealing with important events in the life of the Buddha.
Beginning with the story of his previous life in the Jataka, and continuing to his birth, growth, marriage, renunciation, asceticism, enlightenment, teachings, and nirvana in this life, each chapter unfolds like a movie, with detailed commentary on the key events that make up the Buddha's entire life.
Chapters 1 through 8 are about the process from birth to becoming a monk.
The story of his past lives is presented first so that we can see that his great enlightenment was not achieved through his efforts in this life alone, but was the result of the virtue and wisdom he had accumulated in countless previous lives.
And we can see that the seeds of his past life, sown in his consciousness, are at work, causing him to agonize over the essence of life at a young age.
Chapters 9 through 12 tell the story of his leaving the comfort of the palace to become a monk and then seeking out the famous spiritual masters of his time.
It also depicts the scenes of what kind of studies he had under them and why he left them again to continue his asceticism.
Because he has experienced the suffocation of the soul that has crept into him through deep anguish about life and death, he easily surpasses the superficial theories and practices of any outstanding teacher he studies under.
That is the loneliness that is destined for him.
Such a person has no choice but to leave the group and pursue it alone.
Now the target he must fight is not humans, but Mara (the devil) who appears as a vision.
This Mara is himself.
Chapters 13 to 16 are truly a new birth as a Buddha.
He breaks free from the cycle of birth and death that torments himself and all living beings, and reaches a state where there is no more birth or death.
The god of the earth attests to his enlightenment.
Chapters 17 through 34 vividly depict the process by which the Buddha, having attained ultimate enlightenment, preached the truth to the world, and the formation of a new spiritual group that began to stir in the northern Indian subcontinent as a result of these teachings.
The core of his teachings is explained, with meticulous research, what waves of religious thought unfolded around him, and how the precepts that bound them together as a community were created.
Rather than being a speculative religious figure, we are presented with the image of a revolutionary who overturns the contradictions of the times and creates a new movement.
The last chapters, 35 through 38, are dedicated to the final days of a great saint, depicting his journey to Nirvana, where he will never be reincarnated again.
He answers his disciple Ananda's question about how he should lead the Buddhist order in the future.
“Ananda, even now, after I have passed away, do not rely on others, but make yourself a lamp and a refuge.
“Only those who live with the truth as their light and refuge, relying on nothing else, are the ones who best suit my will as monks with a passion for practice.”
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of publication: May 14, 2010
- Page count, weight, size: 448 pages | 556g | 138*205*30mm
- ISBN13: 9788993838091
- ISBN10: 8993838097
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