By Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki
The 1st whole English translation of 2 works via Zen pupil D. T. Suzuki introduces Emanuel Swedenborg and compares Swedenborgian proposal to Buddhism. the 1st paintings stresses Swedenborg's message that real spirituality calls for an engagement during this global; the second one compares Swedenborg's description of heaven to the paradise of natural Land Buddhism.
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Swedenborg went from Holland to Germany, and in 1723, in both Leipzig and Hamburg, published works on physics and mineralogy. Each of these works was the result of in-depth research in its field. Sweden borg's main purpose during these travels was to inspect the mines of different countries, gaining firsthand insights. All of his travel expenses were paid by Duke Ludwig Rudolph of Brunswick. After traveling for fifteen months, he returned to Sweden. Upon returning home, Sweden borg immediately published a work on fluctuations in the Swedish currency.
10. Furuno Kiyoto, "Suzuki Daisetsushi no Profairu" (Profile of Suzuki Daisetsu), Suzuki Daisetsu Zenshu Geppo (SDZ newsletter), vol. 7, 1. The Geppo appear at the front of each volume of the SDZ. 11. Nagashima Tatsuya, "Daisetsu T. " New Church Life (May 1993),216-217. 12. T. Suzuki's Views on Society"), Zengaku Kenkyu 72 (Jan. 10, 1994): 21. 13. Suzuki, "Some Aspects of Zen Buddhism," The Eastern Buddhist 1, no. 5 (May 1922): 341-342. 14. Furuno also makes this point about the popularity of Swedenborg.
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