Jodo Shinshu Buddhism for everyone
By Julien Le Coz
After 12 years of Zen practice, I hit a dead end. Zen made me demanding of others and myself, and I doubted my ability to do zazen (sitting meditation).
I couldn’t give up Buddhism. I read about Amida Buddha and considered Jodo Shinshu—a tradition I initially disregarded—and found a truly accessible path within reach of anyone. Continue reading “Taking Refuge in Shinshu”
By George O’Sullivan
After years of unrest and spiritual seeking, I felt a rebirth. On the verge of taking refuge in Amida Buddha, I’d soon receive my Buddhist name at a kikyoshiki ceremony in France. Finally, I had “come home.” Continue reading “Receiving my Buddhist Name: A Beginning”
By Rev. Miki Nakura
Last month, I conducted a kikyoshiki Buddhist name ceremony in Colombia, South America. This was my third visit since 2019, when I first met Adriana Díaz Páez and her brother Juan Pablo, who were interested in Shinran Shonin’s teachings.