1. What is the focus of the Pure Land Buddhist Studies series?
The Pure Land Buddhist Studies series focuses on publishing scholarly works related to the Pure Land Buddhist tradition. It covers the origins of the tradition in India, its transmission into various religious cultures, and its continuity in the present. The series embraces diverse methodologies, including anthropological, sociological, historical, textual, biographical, philosophical, and interpretive approaches. It also includes translations of primary and secondary works, reprints of important works, and aims to make these resources accessible to both scholars and lay communities. The series is supported by the Buddhist Churches of America's Fraternal Benefit Association and is published by the University of Hawai'i Press, ensuring the use of acid-free paper and adherence to guidelines for permanence and durability. The cover art of the series features 'Red Amida' from the Kamakura period in Japan, created by ink, color, and gold on silk.
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