Jodo Shinshu Buddhism for everyone
(Updated) Added: Newly translated introduction that originally appeared in the Japanese magazine “Honi,” February 1919
Living Myokonin Saichi Asahara
By Edatsu Teramoto
Mention the name “Saichi Asahara” and people will say, “Who?” Of course, most people never heard of him. Continue reading “Myokonin: Saichi’s First Poems”
This month the Buddha’s birth is commemorated with a special service called Hanamatsuri. It’s our most festive service of the year. Continue reading “This month: Buddha’s Birthday”
A religion labeled anti-American, its leaders arrested, buildings shot at and burned, followers viewed with suspicion. The target? Not Islam, but Buddhism. Continue reading “American Sutra”
At the beginning of Spring, many Buddhist temples hold a special service called “Higan.” The name “Higan” means crossing over to the “other shore.” Continue reading “Up Next: Spring Higan service”
By Gregory Thomas
First I thought, “I’m definitely not interested in that Pure Land thing.” Now I hope to share Jodo Shinshu in my home country France. Continue reading “Jodo Shinshu in France”
By Joseph Deschenes
Karma sent me to Japan. At least that’s how I felt after visiting Higashi Honganji’s main temple in Kyoto. And karma allowed me to encounter Shinran Shonin and Jodo Shinshu. Continue reading “Call it Karma”