Among the most innovative—even radical—Jodo Shinshu teachers who emerged during the 20th Century was Rijin Yasuda. Of those teachers, the most famous was Manshi Kiyozawa (1863-1903), known for his groundbreaking interpretation of Shinshu using Western thought and terminology. Following him were Haya Akegarasu (1877-1954), Daiei Kaneko (1881-1976) and Ryojin Soga (1875-1971). Their works are studied … Continue reading Rijin Yasuda: Debunking Jodo Shinshu