How Long to Read Language in the Buddhist Tantra of Japan

How Long Does it Take to Read Language in the Buddhist Tantra of Japan?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Language in the Buddhist Tantra of Japan by Richard K. Payne

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Language in the Buddhist Tantra of Japan dismantles the preconception that Buddhism is a religion of mystical silence, arguing that language is in fact central to the Buddhist tradition. By examining the use of 'extraordinary language'-evocations calling on the power of the Buddha-in Japanese Buddhist Tantra, Richard K. Payne shows that such language was not simply cultural baggage carried by Buddhist practitioners from South to East Asia. Rather, such language was a key element in the propagation of new forms of belief and practice. In contrast to Western approaches to the philosophy of language, which are grounded in viewing language as a form of communication, this book argues that it is the Indian and East Asian philosophies of language that shed light on the use of language in meditative and ritual practices in Japan. It also illuminates why language was conceived as an effective means of progress on the path from delusion to awakening.

How long is Language in the Buddhist Tantra of Japan?

Language in the Buddhist Tantra of Japan by Richard K. Payne is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Language in the Buddhist Tantra of Japan Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read Language in the Buddhist Tantra of Japan aloud.

What Reading Level is Language in the Buddhist Tantra of Japan?

Language in the Buddhist Tantra of Japan is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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