Diamondlike Shinjin: The person who entrusted themselves to Amida Tathagata will definitely be born in His Pure Land

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!

Monday, March 13, 2017

The person who entrusted themselves to Amida Tathagata will definitely be born in His Pure Land

The world greatest sage is Sakyamuni Buddha. Sakyamuni Buddha is the manifestation-body of Amida Tathagata. The Buddha says in the Sutra (the Larger Sutra), “The person who entrusted themselves to Amida Tathagata (the Primal Vow and the Name) will definitely be born in His Pure Land.”

Amida Tathagata is the compassionate parent.

If we are born there, Amida Tathagata and Sakyamuni Buddha will hold our hands and joyfully says, “Ah….you have finally come!”

After that, we will become Buddha instantly. This is commendable.