the Institute of Buddhist Studies

the Pacific World Journal

Journal of the Institute of Buddhist Studies

Third Series

The editorial intent of the third series of the Pacific World Journal is to provide the lay Buddhist community with materials that are educational and academically sound. The focus of the third series is contemporary Shin Buddhist studies, which includes contemporary philosophic, religious and social issues relevant to the Shin, Pure Land and Buddhist traditions generally. Reflection on contemporary issues from these perspectives implies being informed by both the tradition, and its social and historical development.

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