History of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism (short read)

History of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism There are several sects of Buddhism each looking to the Buddha (Enlightened One) as its teacher. Different Buddhist sects celebrate…

Eshini Wife of Shinran

Eshinni – The Mother of Jodo Shinshu

Shinran broke his vows of celibacy by marrying the nun, Eshinni in 1210. It is understood that Shinran viewed marriage as a turning point when…

Shinran Shonin

SHINRAN SHONIN

SHINRAN SHONIN May 21, 1173 – January 16, 1263 His Early LifeShonin Shinran was born at Hino, a few miles southeast of the old capital…

The Collected Works of Shinran (CWS)

The Collected Works of Shinran (CWS) is one of the most valuable Shin Buddhist resources. It is the go-to source of reference for ‘Practicers’ of…