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Notes on the Nembutsu
Reflections on the Wasan of Shinran Shonin

- Hymns of the Dharma Masters, No 41

What else is on A Shred of Thread?

(1) Occasional dharma talks, essays and papers includes a variety of writers and topics but mainly consists of further development of subjects discussed in Notes on the Nembutsu.

(2) Zuiken Saizo Inagaki (1885-1981) was a master of the Horai (Dharma Thunder) lineage. He founded Horai Association as a vehicle for the transmission of Amida Buddha's living dharma to the world.

(3) Links to a handful of useful web sites and blogs.

(4) Shinran's writing in Russian.

The purpose of this web site is to present the teaching of Shinran Shonin through essays inspired by his own writing, especially the hymns (wasan). If you are new to Shinran's teaching and Shin Buddhism you will find good introductory information at Nishi Hongwanji. There are more links here.

Shinran Shonin
(1173-1263)

The Way of Nembutsu-Faith
A Commentary on the Shoshinge
by Hisao Inagaki.
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In the three Pure Land sutras (jodo sambukkyo) Shakyamuni explains how Amida Buddha provides the way for all beings to transcend the cycle of suffering in birth-and-death, and attain the ultimate fulfilment of human life, becoming Buddhas. These sutras are a wonderful and precious gift. They are the epitome of the Buddha Dharma, because they set before us the activity and the power of true universal compassion.

It is wonderful beyond expression to encounter a good dharma friend who has fully realised the teaching in his, or her, own life. Such a person can properly, from experience, explain the Buddha's words, kindly enabling us to open our hearts to the light of the true and real. That is why Shinran is our good dharma friend. Although he was born nearly 850 years ago, his 'tried and true' message still inspires the lives of millions of Buddhists. Here you can find out more about Shinran's teaching.