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!

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Essay 70

The Primal Vow and the inconceivable Buddha-wisdom  cannot be comprehended.

The so-called “naturalness of the Primal Vow” is the “calling sound” of Amida Buddha, designating the inconceivable Buddha-wisdom that is the power of the Vow. By leaning on the spontaneous working (naturalness or jinen) of the Vow, and being able to accept with reverence “relying on the Primal Vow for birth,” you will come to realise that

"Birth in the Land of Bliss is truly ‘free.’
It is truly 'just as it stands.’
It is truly inconceivable!"

This is what we call the naturalness of the Vow-Power.

Zuiken Sama
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