The most complete and important book on the early history of Shin Buddhism to appear in English.... No other work in English combines the biography of the founder with such a detailed study of the complex development of Shin Buddhism from its simple beginnings as a small, rural primarily lay Buddhist movement in the 12th century to its rapid growth as a powerful urban religion in the 15th century."" - Choice
- ISBN13 9780824859053
- Publish Date 1 June 2016 (first published 1 January 1989)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University of Hawai'i Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 264
- Language English