What is Buddhism STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION All of Teacher Chin Kung's publications and recordings, including audio cassettes, video tapes, compact discs, and laser discs, are authorized to the public for reproduction and display for non-profit purposes only. Unauthorized registration of a copyright, adding to or omitting from the publication's orginal content, illegal profiteering from the ...

Home What is Buddhism Common Misconceptions Real World Kids! Library Glossary Market Place Links Current Events Calendar E-Mail Map What is The Living Dharma The Dharma refers to the teachings of Buddhism, the essence of which is the impermanent and interdependent nature of all life. But Dharma also refers to the everyday experiences of our lives that make these teachings come alive.

Online publication of the Collected Works of Shinran (1173-1263), founder of Jodo Shinshu, or Shin Buddhism ...

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In the person of Nembutsu opens up the great path of unobstructed freedom. -- Tannisho, A Shin Buddhist Classic, trans. by Taitetsu Unno Shin Buddhism was initiated by Shinran (1173-1263) in Japan. His teaching was based in the Pure Land tradition as a successor to Honen (1133-1212). Shinran developed the teaching by maintaining that faith, endowed by Amida Buddha, assured enlightenment. All ...

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American Buddhists who practice a non-dualistic, Way of Oneness drawn from original teachings of Gautama Buddha, Shin, Zen and Engaged Buddhism.

The Nembutsu is Shakyamuni Buddha's teaching of Liberation from Samsara through refuge in Amida Buddha in the Age of Declining Dharma.

Who We Are What We Offer Events Membership SJBCB Home 640 North 5th Street San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 293-9292 Office Hours (September through June) Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM News Founded in 1902, San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin (SJBCB) is a Temple of the Jodo Shinshu Nishi Hongwanji tradition of Buddhism. Jodo Shinshu began over 800 ...

Orange County Buddhist Church, practicing Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism. Located in Anaheim, California.

2001 Fall CONTENTS Available! Introducing the first complete English translation of the writings of Shinran (1173-1262) who is revered as the sectarian founder of the Shin Buddhist Sect of Mahayana Pure Land Buddhism that provides a detail exposition of the dynamic Teachings of Shin Buddhism. More Detail ORDER! - Today's Words' of Dharma- The nembutsu is the way for me to have a dialogue with ...

Pure Land Buddhism: The Path of Serene Trust Key Concepts Origins The Vows The Sutras Self-Power/Other Power Practices The Unified Practice Key Concepts In order to understand Pure Land Buddhism it is helpful to be familiar with some specific aspects of Buddhist teaching: MERIT AND ITS TRANSFER. There are benefits to be derived from the non-attached practices of Wisdom and Compassion; these ...

Webpages of the association of Japanese Budhist Churches in Canada. Name: Jodo Shinshu Honpa Hongwanji. Founder: Shinran Shonin (1173-1263). Buddha: Amida Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Light and Life). Teaching: Having awakened to the compassion of Amida Buddha and rejoicing in the assurance of Buddhahood, we shall endeavor to live the life of gratitude and service. Tradition: The Honpa Hongwanji ...

Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple is a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Church located in Los Angeles.

A site with information on Jodo Shu Pure Land Buddhism as developed by Honen.

Updated on September 18, 2001. IABC International Association of Buddhist Culture English / IABC Public Lecture 1 on Oct. 20, 2001 (Admission Free) Contents (not completed) 1. Introduction of the IABC, organization 2. Activities 3. Shin Buddhist Association (List and Other Informations) 4. Publications (List, Detailed Informations, Texts) 5. Other Informations 6. News 7. Bibliography 8. FAQ ...

Updated on September 18, 2001. IABC International Association of Buddhist Culture English / IABC Public Lecture 1 on Oct. 20, 2001 (Admission Free) Contents (not completed) 1. Introduction of the IABC, organization 2. Activities 3. Shin Buddhist Association (List and Other Informations) 4. Publications (List, Detailed Informations, Texts) 5. Other Informations 6. News 7. Bibliography 8. FAQ ...

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Amitabha Pureland Web (Australia) A buddhism (Pureland) site with the teachings of Teacher Master Chin Kung, details of AMTB centres in Australia.A poetry collection of spiritual writing.

Tell me when this page is updated Buddhist Faith Fellowship of Connecticut WHO ARE WE | WHAT IS PURE LAND BUDDHISM | THE FIVE PRECEPTS | BUDISMO EN ESPA OL | BUDDHIST LIVE CHAT AND FORUM | TRAGEDY IN AMERICA | BUDDHIST PRAYERS | BUDDHIST FAMILY RESOURCES | SCHEDULE | PERSECUTION OF BUDDHISTS | E-ARTICLES | RELIGIOUS LINKS | CONTACT US and DIRECTIONS Welcome to the World of Buddhism! Discover ...

Seattle Buddhist Temple. Learn about Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. This Betsuin is a member of the Buddhist Churches of America. Follows a form of Pure Land Buddhism advocated by Shinran Shonin.

The Sutra of Visualization of the Buddha of Infinite Life as Expounded by Shakyamuni Buddha The Visualization Sutra, also known as the Kuan Wu-Liang-Shou-Fo Ching, is another expedient means by which one may attain Buddhanusmrti, the Buddha-Remembrance Samadhi. In the Visualization Sutra, Shakyamuni Buddha teaches a series of 16 visualizations which, when perfected, allow one to have a vision of ...

THE LARGER SUKHAVATIVYUHA SUTRA or The Sutra on the Buddha of Eternal Life Translated from the Sanskrit by F. Max Mueller edited by Richard St. Clair This electronic version may be copied and distributed free and without permission provided that it is not altered in any way. THE LARGER SUKHAVATI-VYUHA. DESCRIPTION OF SUKHAVATI, THE LAND OF BLISS. Om. Adoration to the Three Treasures! Om.

THE SMALLER SUKHAVATIVYUHA SUTRA or The Sutra on the Buddha Amitayus Translated from the Chinese Version of Kumarajiva by Nishu Utsuki The Educational Department of the West Hongwanji Kyoto, Japan: 1924 Public Domain. This electronic version may be copied and distributed free and without permission provided that it is not altered in any way. 1. Thus have I heard: Once the Buddha was dwelling in ...

SUTRA on the CONTEMPLATION of BUDDHA AMITAYUS NOTE: The famous Sutra on the Contemplation of Buddha Amitayus (or simply, Contemplation Sutra ) is revered as canonical by all Pure Land Buddhists, and is one of the Three Sutras of Pure Land Buddhism, the others being the Larger Sukhavati-vyuha Sutra and the Smaller Sukhavati-vyuha Sutra. In the Contemplation Sutra, the Nembutsu (Namo Amida Butsu) ...

Practice Note: In accordance with the Chinese custom, this service is conducted shortly after NOON, this being the 'Evening' in monasteries. This series of recitations is devoted almost entirely to PURE LAND practices as has been the custom since the SUNG era. Those who wish a 'Zen' evening service will find a translation of a JAPANESE-style ZEN EVENING RECITATION in Appendix #3. If this book is ...

Bibliographie des Ecritures Shinshu (Jodo-Shinshu) en traductions occidentales, Bibliography of Shinshu Texts in Western Translations, by Jerome Ducor ...