Books in English by Kodo Matsunami　　

　About This List
This is a list of some of the many works by Buddhist scholar Kodo Matsunami, translated into English especially for non-Japanese.
　The world today is one of unending turmoil―terrorist attacks, unending conflict, political deadlock, limping economies. The author fervently hopes that through his books, people all over the world living in these troubled times will learn more about Buddhism and find something as hints and ideas for living better lives.
　Books in English by Kodo Matsunami are available in two series： the“Essentials of Buddhism”series, which aims to impart basic knowledge about Buddhism, and the“Buddhist Way of Life”series, which shows how Buddhist teachings can be applied to daily life. Both series are ideal for giving readers a comprehensive understanding of Buddhism of making Buddhism their guide for living.
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Essentials of
Buddhist Images
A Comprehensive Guide to
Sculpture, Painting, and
Symbolism 		Essentials of
Buddhism
Its History, Evolution, and Modern
Significance
Essentials of
Buddhist Scriptures
Why and How Sutras, Prayers, and
Writing Were Born 		Light in Dark Times
108 Wise Buddhist Thoughts
Happiness in Your Hands
The Dhammapada Way 		Buddhist Sages Speak
On Dealing with Today
Staying on Track
Buddhist Solutions to Life's Problems 		Healing the Heart
Insights from the Buddhist Tradition
Living in Full,
Craving Less
On the Buddhist Way
to Live Day to Day 		365 Gems of Buddhist Wisdom
One Day One Thought
Words of Buddhist Wisdom
108 Famous Budddhist Sayings 		International Handbook
of Funeral Customs

　About Mr.Kodo Matsunami
Born in Tochigi Prefecture in 1933, Kodo Matsunami graduated from the Taisho University, in Japan, then took a Master of Arts degree at Harvard University. At present, in addition to being head priest at his own Jodo Buddhist temple Kinryu-ji in the city of Tochigi, he is a professor at the Ueno Gakuen University Faculty of International Cultural Studies, director of the World Buddhist University in Bangkok, and International Committee Chairperson of the Japan Buddhist Federation. In 1999, he was awarded a Medal with Blue Ribbon.
　In the past several years, putting his scholarly erudition and great experience to good use, he has been industriously writing general, easy-to-read books that enable ordinary people at home and abroad to understand Buddhist views, way of living, history, evolution and teachings. His many works appear in Japanese, in English, as well as in Chinese．


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