The radiant light, unhindered and inconceivable, eradicates suffering and brings realization of joy; the excellent Name, perfectly embodying all practices, eliminates obstacles and dispels doubt. This is the teaching and practice for our latter age; devote yourself solely to it. It is eye and limb in this defiled world; do not fail to endeavor in it. Accepting and living the supreme, universal Vow, then, abandon the defiled and aspire for the pure. Reverently embracing the Tathagata's teaching, respond in gratitude to his benevolence and be thankful for his compassion.
~ Shinran Shonin, Passages on the Pure Land Way
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
An Important Pure Land Scriptural Text
A signed copy of Rev. Dr. Zuio H. Inagaki's English translation of Shan-tao's Kannenbōmon (The Method of Contemplation on Amida). It is a joy to receive such a beautiful gift, and an even greater joy to read it! Gassho
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