Diamondlike Shinjin: The Posture of Amida and Sentient beings Becoming Buddha in Unison is Namo Amida Butsu

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!

Sunday, March 12, 2017

The Posture of Amida and Sentient beings Becoming Buddha in Unison is Namo Amida Butsu

The photo of a hanging rokuji myogo scroll is credited to Rev Sinkin Fujihara.

Amida Tathagata established the Primal Vow to become Buddha in unison with sentient beings. As the Primal Vow implies, the posture of Amida and sentient beings becoming Buddha in unison is Namo Amida Butsu. The Buddha-wisdom and Great Compassion that we "ashamedly" accept with reverence is shinjin.