By Rev. Ken Yamada
What does Jodo Shinshu say about standing up to oppression and violence? With a war in Ukraine, conflicts in our own country and turmoil worldwide, that’s an important question. Continue reading “War and Jodo Shinshu”
Jodo Shinshu Buddhism for everyone
By Rev. Ken Yamada
What does Jodo Shinshu say about standing up to oppression and violence? With a war in Ukraine, conflicts in our own country and turmoil worldwide, that’s an important question. Continue reading “War and Jodo Shinshu”
By Rev. Ken Yamada
Many people feel religious rituals and ceremonies are silly and meaningless. After all, what’s the use of burning incense and chanting a bunch of words we don’t understand? But they’re important in helping to deepen our spirituality, especially in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Continue reading “Importance of Rituals and Ceremonies in Buddhism”
By Rev. Ken Yamada
What does calling Amida Buddha’s name mean in Jodo Shinshu and how does it work? Traditionally, the answer relates to “faith,” leading many to blindly recite “Namu Amida Butsu,” hoping to go to “the Pure Land” upon death. Is this really Buddhism? Continue reading “Nenbutsu: Not a Name Alone”
By Tanya Kato
As a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist and someone who’s interested in different religious traditions, I decided to participate in a Catholic Ignatian retreat. Held last November in South Pasadena, California, it started light and fun, but became deeper and more contemplative. Continue reading “Lay Voices: Buddhist at a Catholic Retreat”
Among the most innovative—even radical—Jodo Shinshu teachers who emerged during the 20th Century was Rijin Yasuda. Continue reading “Rijin Yasuda: Debunking Jodo Shinshu”