JODO SHINSHU
An introduction to the Authentic Pure Land Teaching
OTANI UNIVERSITY, KYOTO 1961
THƯ VIỆN VẠN HẠNH (109 pages)
PREFACES
In recent years, increasing attention is being given abroad to the thought of St. Shinran. There is justification for the re-examination of the path of this great Buddhist who ended his life 700 years ago after nearly century`s activity. The reason lies in the incomparable purity of his thought and in the direct, honest and unerring manner in which he answered the basic question of humanity.
This Introduction to Shin Buddhism purports only to lead to right understanding. Yet, even an introduction can do much towards clarifying ultimate points when we consider the simple Shin- Teaching that “We become candidates for buddhahood when we believe the Buddha’s Original Vow and call the Nembutsu”.
The present age is a dark one. Many this little book bring new light.
August 1, 1960
Hogan Miyatani, President
Higashi Hongwan-ji Headquarters
CONTENTS
Foreword
I. GENERAL BUDDHISM
1- The life of Sakyamuni
2- The Teachings: The Basic Nature of Humanity
3- The Teaching (continued)
II. SHIN BUDDHISM
4- The Life of saint Shinran
5- The true vow
6- The pure and true action
7- The True and Genuine Mind of Faith
8- The True Awakening
Afterword
Glossary
NOTE: Terms and proper names requiring explanation are italicized on their first significant appearance in the text and listed alphabetically in the glossary.