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The Western Quarter: September 2010
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Traditional Jodo Shinshu Buddhism as Our Light in the Latter Ages of the Dharma. Welcome to the Western Quarter! This blog is devoted to the propagation of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, a 750-year-old Buddhist tradition. Wednesday, September 1, 2010. Jodo Shinshu Ritual: Makuragyo. The initial memorial ritual for the deceased is called the. Is used as the liturgical text for chanting; in the United States, it is the. Again primarily for its brevity. Does not "ensure" the person in born in the Pure Land, or help...
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The Western Quarter: May 2010
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Traditional Jodo Shinshu Buddhism as Our Light in the Latter Ages of the Dharma. Welcome to the Western Quarter! This blog is devoted to the propagation of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, a 750-year-old Buddhist tradition. Friday, May 21, 2010. The Smaller Sutra on Amida Buddha. Smaller Sutra on Amida Buddha. Also known as the. Is the last of the three Pure Land Sutras that make up the principal Dharma texts of the Jodo Shin School of Pure Land Buddhism. It is a very brief. Is sometimes used instead). This. Is th...
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The Western Quarter: Pure Land Quote of the Week: Truth Dispels Our Evil Karma
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Traditional Jodo Shinshu Buddhism as Our Light in the Latter Ages of the Dharma. Welcome to the Western Quarter! This blog is devoted to the propagation of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, a 750-year-old Buddhist tradition. Thursday, June 17, 2010. Pure Land Quote of the Week: Truth Dispels Our Evil Karma. The above quote is from the. T'an-luan's Commentary on Vasubandhu's Discourse on the Pure Land. We thoroughly understand Amida Buddha's salvific power, and regardless of our past karma, can be brought to Birth i...
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The Western Quarter: July 2010
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Traditional Jodo Shinshu Buddhism as Our Light in the Latter Ages of the Dharma. Welcome to the Western Quarter! This blog is devoted to the propagation of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, a 750-year-old Buddhist tradition. Friday, July 16, 2010. How to Read the Pure Land Sutras: Reading (Part 1). Reading the Pure Land sutras. Or any Buddhist sutra. Can be an eye-opener! Historically, probably not many Buddhists read the sutras. May have bothered to read the sutras. Today, we have many sutras. Like the Heart Sutra.
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The Western Quarter: April 2010
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Traditional Jodo Shinshu Buddhism as Our Light in the Latter Ages of the Dharma. Welcome to the Western Quarter! This blog is devoted to the propagation of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, a 750-year-old Buddhist tradition. Friday, April 9, 2010. An excerpt from the. Larger Pure Land Sutra. Is typically chanted in Jodo Shinshu temples in the United States, but I don't believe as much in Japan, which is usually. The "Hymn of True Shinjin." This excerpt is known as the. I have made vows, unrivalled in all the world;.
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The Western Quarter: August 2010
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Traditional Jodo Shinshu Buddhism as Our Light in the Latter Ages of the Dharma. Welcome to the Western Quarter! This blog is devoted to the propagation of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, a 750-year-old Buddhist tradition. Sunday, August 22, 2010. How to Read the Pure Land Sutras (Part 2). The Buddha manifests supernatural powers and accomplishes deeds which could be described as "miracles" or, activities which defy scientific laws. However, these can be present in many other religions, including Islam. Should we...
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The Western Quarter: Words of the Pure Land
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Traditional Jodo Shinshu Buddhism as Our Light in the Latter Ages of the Dharma. Welcome to the Western Quarter! This blog is devoted to the propagation of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, a 750-year-old Buddhist tradition. Monday, July 18, 2011. Words of the Pure Land. I'm sorry I haven't updated this blog in quite awhile! Gutoku Shinran, Kencho 7 [1255], 10th Month, 3rd Day. Collected Works of Shinran. Vol1, p. 527. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Where to Find Teachings of or about Jodo Shinshu. Are We Not ...
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The Western Quarter: How to Read the Pure Land Sutras: Translation (Part 1)
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Traditional Jodo Shinshu Buddhism as Our Light in the Latter Ages of the Dharma. Welcome to the Western Quarter! This blog is devoted to the propagation of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, a 750-year-old Buddhist tradition. Thursday, June 24, 2010. How to Read the Pure Land Sutras: Translation (Part 1). Does not necessarily tell a "story" and many passages appear repetitive, or simply bizarre to the new reader. In some. May find them hard to read! A person can open the Bible and read the story of Joshua and his wa...
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The Western Quarter: February 2010
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Traditional Jodo Shinshu Buddhism as Our Light in the Latter Ages of the Dharma. Welcome to the Western Quarter! This blog is devoted to the propagation of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, a 750-year-old Buddhist tradition. Friday, February 26, 2010. Pure Land Quote of the Week. In this quote, we are reminded of the importance of shinjin. Or entrusting to Amida Buddha, as primary among all Dharma matters. Although the ancient idea of karma. We could never truly be certain whether we have alleviated our karma.
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The Western Quarter: How to Read the Pure Land Sutras (Part 2)
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Traditional Jodo Shinshu Buddhism as Our Light in the Latter Ages of the Dharma. Welcome to the Western Quarter! This blog is devoted to the propagation of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, a 750-year-old Buddhist tradition. Sunday, August 22, 2010. How to Read the Pure Land Sutras (Part 2). The Buddha manifests supernatural powers and accomplishes deeds which could be described as "miracles" or, activities which defy scientific laws. However, these can be present in many other religions, including Islam. Should we...
