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Posted on April 3, 2023August 1, 2026

Meditation and Jodo Shinshu

Hachiya Yoshikiyo-sensei sitting in seiza meditation.

By Rev. Miki Nakura

When Shakyamuni Buddha attained enlightenment, he’s depicted as sitting in contemplation beneath the Bodhi tree. In that sense, we can say the Buddhist teachings sprung from meditation. The Buddha understood that body and mind are not separate but one, expressing non-dualism. Continue reading “Meditation and Jodo Shinshu”

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