The Way of Nembutsu Shinran and Shin Buddhism

Notes on the Nembutsu
Reflections on the Wasan of Shinran Shonin

- Hymns of the Dharma Masters, No 41

What else is on The Way of Nembutsu?

(1) Reflections on the Kyo Gyo Shin Sho by Hisao Inagaki

(2) Occasional dharma talks, essays and papers (Updated monthly)

      In Praise of Kannon by Zuio Hisao Inagaki

(3) Shinran's writings in Russian

(4) Adelaide Shin Buddhist Dojo

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.

The Way of Nembutsu Faith is a commentary on The Hymn of True Faith and Nembutsu (shoshinge) by Hisao Inagaki. Professor Inagaki provides us with a balanced and unmatched guide to the depth of the teaching of Shin Buddhism through an exploration of the Hymn of True Entrusting Heart and the Nembutsu (shôshin nembutsuge), which is the core of Shinran Shonin's great compendium, Ken Jodo Shinjitsu Kyo Gyo Sho Monrui (or, Kyo Gyo Shin Sho). You can purchase this book from this web site. More ...

---

Shinran Shonin
(1173-1263)

Sainenji, Ibaraki,
where Shinran began the
Kyo Gyo Shin Sho
in 1224 CE.