Diamondlike Shinjin: It is the Primal Vow at work to align with us

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, March 14, 2017

It is the Primal Vow at work to align with us

In your heart of hearts, have you ever raised a thought of plea for help from the Buddha, “Amida Buddha, I beg of you”? If you do, that’s self-power, and that's not in accordance with the Primal Vow. Then, what is to be done to align with the Primal Vow? As we are working our will to align with the Primal Vow, and hence we can never be in perfect alignment. In fact, it is the Primal Vow at work to align with us.