Books Written by Seiyu Kiriyama
1. You Have Been Here Before : Reincarnation
by Seiyu Kiriyama Translated by Rande Brown
Does reincarnation really exist? Why do you reincarnate? What is it that actually reincarnates? With his highly developed psychic clairvoyance and wisdom, the author clarifies the world after death and the secrets of reincarnation. ・ 1000 yen
2. Agon Buddhism as the Source of
"Shamatha (Tranquillity) and Vipashyana (Insight)"
The Two Enigmas of T'ien-t'ai Master Chin-i
by Seiyu Kiriyama Translated by Rande Brown
This book presents the text of a lecture given by the author at Peking University, China, on 9 November 1998. The Buddha sought "nirvana," T'ien-t'ai Master Chih-i sought "emptiness," and Ch'an (or Zen) sought "nothingness," and in this epoch-makingbook the author discusses these three currents chiefly with reference to Chih-i's Mo-ho chih-kuan (The Great Shamatha and Vipashyana). In addition, it also includes the text of the author's lecture "Agon Buddhism as Sozialwissenschaft : Introduction," delivered at Zhongshan University on 4 December 1997. ・ 1300 yen
3. 21st Century : The Age of Sophia
The Wisdom of Greek Philosophy and the Wisdom of the Buddha
by Seiyu Kiriyama Translated by Rande Brown
Wisdom is the very essence of life. Without wisdom nations, societies, businesses and people all go to ruin. This book compares the wisdom of Greek philosophy and the wisdom of Gotama Buddha, the two ultimate expressions of human wisdom, and explains how to cultivate wisdom. Published in conjunction with the author's invited visit on 8 June 2000 to the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Let's give some thought to wisdom! ・ 900 yen
4. The Wisdom of The Goma Fire Ceremony
by Seiyu Kiriyama Translated by Rande Brown
On 4 November 2000 the author performed a fire-offering (goma) ceremony at a historic church in New York and then gave a talk. In the talk he presented three principles to guide humankind in the future -- "conversation with one's soul," "battle with the mind," and "acquisition of wisdom." This book reproduces this talk, and the author maintains that the performance of the goma ceremony, embodying the wisdom of the Buddha, facilitates the acquistion of the Buddha's wisdom. ・ 1000 yen
5. The Marvel of Spititual Transformation
by Seiyu Kiriyama Translated by Rande Brown
The secret and principle of power which cause a miracle are solved! If he does not change, nothing happens. If he changes, heaven and earth will also change. Here is "the way of a miracle" which makes it possible. ・ 1000 yen
How to Order Seiyu Kiriyama's Book
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