Diamondlike Shinjin: Zuiken’s Self-Admonition

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!

Friday, August 19, 2016

Zuiken’s Self-Admonition

The English text was translated by Sensei Zuio H Inagaki and provided by Clement Tan PY.

Do not abuse others, do not boast of yourself and do not be falsely humble. Instead, repent of your powerlessness with the deep awareness of being a true disciple of the Buddha and a nembutsu practitioner. Mix with others with a view to teaching them shinjin while keeping yourself above common concerns. Looking upon success in the secular world as vainglory, never forget the important matter of birth-and-death. Earnestly aspire to true emancipation and remain constantly diligent in reading the works of the patriarchs. Contemplating reverently the power of the Primal Vow, let us study deeply the Great Compassion.