Namu Amida Butsu

This work is especially dedicated to Zuiken Saizo Inagaki, who sheds light on the pristine and original teachings of Jodo Shinshu (Shin Buddhism) for many people, including myself. I regard him as my soul teacher and I am very much influenced by his words and thoughts, which are deeply imbued with the Wisdom of Compassion of Amida Buddha. I read most of his writings available in Chinese language and I wish to share some of his golden words in this blog in English. Rev. George Gatenby and Mr. Gabriel Schlaefer have been kindly and untiringly assisting me to edit the translated essays so that they are readable and true to the intent of Sensei. May all partake of the wisdom of Shinshu teaching and be overpowered by the light of Amida Buddha.

Namu Amida Butsu!

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Evidence of My Birth

Through reliance on the Primal Vow and the Name, our birth in the Pure Land is revealed /discovered; this is truly an honourable and rare thing. Shinjin is the working of the Tathagata; from our side we naturally react with gratitude, "thank you, Namo Amida Butsu!" Nevertheless, to find the "evidence" of my birth within the Primal Vow/the Name, the Vow and the radiance, it needs several decades of your hard work and perseverance. Should you discover this "evidence" of my birth, as Rennyo is quoted as saying , "this settled mind—how readily we understand it! And the Pure Land—how easily we go there!" (Ofumi, Facsicle 2, Chapter 7)

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