Diamondlike Shinjin: Prologue 90

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, April 16, 2013

Prologue 90

Not fearful of being burned into ashes at Mt. Toribe (the cremation ground),

But of the karmic power that is pulling us into profound darkness.

This life is impermanent, like morning dew. Therefore, it is essential that we first resolve our own personal problem of birth-and-death.

The inferno of hell starts burning right at our feet. If we listen to the Dharma in such a state of mind, we will naturally come to savour the authentic taste of the Buddha Dharma, and at the same time feel the Primal Vow-Power of the Tathagata of Great Compassion.

Zuiken Sama