By Rev. Kenjun Kawawata
When the one thought-moment of joy arises,
Nirvana is attained without severing blind passions;
When ignorant and wise, even grave offenders and slanderers of the dharma,
All alike turn and enter shinjin,
They are like waters that, on entering the ocean, become one in taste with it.
(excerpt from Shoshinge, written by Shinran Shonin)
Shinran Shonin says the moment we rejoice with shinjin, deep spiritual awareness, we attain Nirvana without shedding our blind passions. Shinjin means truly awakening to the Buddha’s wisdom and compassion. Continue reading “Awakening and Shinjin Awareness”
