How Long to Read Taixu’s ‘On the Establishment of the Pure Land in the Human Realm’

By Charles B. Jones

How Long Does it Take to Read Taixu’s ‘On the Establishment of the Pure Land in the Human Realm’?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 53 minutes to read Taixu’s ‘On the Establishment of the Pure Land in the Human Realm’ by Charles B. Jones

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

Description

In this book, Charles B. Jones provides the first English language translation of one of the most important texts of modern Chinese Buddhism: monk-reformer Taixu's 'On the Establishment of the Pure Land in the Human Realm'. The essay, written in 1926 as part of Taixu's attempt to revive Chinese Buddhism with a Humanistic Buddhist approach, incorporates Western thought into a reconstruction of the idea of the 'Pure Land in the human realm'. In his commentary on the text, Jones argues that it has been widely misunderstood and mischaracterized. Jones demonstrates that, besides laying out the...

How long is Taixu’s ‘On the Establishment of the Pure Land in the Human Realm’?

Taixu’s ‘On the Establishment of the Pure Land in the Human Realm’ by Charles B. Jones is 168 pages long, and a total of 43,344 words.

This makes it 57% the length of the average book. It also has 53% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Taixu’s ‘On the Establishment of the Pure Land in the Human Realm’ Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 56 minutes to read Taixu’s ‘On the Establishment of the Pure Land in the Human Realm’ aloud.

What Reading Level is Taixu’s ‘On the Establishment of the Pure Land in the Human Realm’?

Taixu’s ‘On the Establishment of the Pure Land in the Human Realm’ is suitable for students ages 10 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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