Diamondlike Shinjin: Falling

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!

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Falling

The water drops drip ... drip ... drip ... drip ... dribbling down,

And are blossoming into ripples on the water.

Zuizen in Gassho

Note:
Dribbling down is the reality of "ki" (object, like us with heavy evil karma).
The hell will be transformed into the Lotus Pond signifies the inconceivable Buddha's wisdom or "ho"(Dharma of Amida).

Ki and ho are one, kiho-itai.

Zuiken Sensei says, "To the extent that 'no matter what you do you will not acquire shinjin', you will be accepted and taken in by ‘How could I let you fall down? If you fall down, let's see!"
Yes, fall and let's see ....(And are blossoming into ripples on the water - The hell will be transformed into the Lotus Pond)