Diamondlike Shinjin: Unfailingly Be Brought Across It

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, July 26, 2016

Unfailingly Be Brought Across It

"The ocean of birth-and-death, of painful existence, has no bound;
Only by the ship of Amida's universal Vow
Can we, who have long been drowning,
Unfailingly be brought across it." (Kosa Wasan)

“Unfailingly be brought across it” is truly treasured; this bombu who has neither skill of Faith nor skill to board (the ship), however, is “unfailingly be brought across it” ”just as I am (konomama).” Feeling so ashamed and repentant, we hold it dear.