SHINRAN (Jodo Shinshu School)

The high priest who gave a light to people who are not rewarded. Shinran (May 21, 1173 ? Jan. 16, 1263)was a Japanese Buddhist monk. Shinran was a pupil of Hounen and the founder of what ultimately became the Jodo Shinshu school in 12th century.   The hallmark of his idea is “Akunin Shoki”. “Every action is based on some desires, this is not along with Buddhism teaching that abandon desires. So, nobody can take things philosophically (can’t become Buddha). Everybody is unenlightened person. However, Amida Nyorai can save us who can’t be spiritually awakened. Amida are always wishing we go to Jodo.” This idea had saved people who gave...

HOUNEN (Jodo Pure Land School)

The Founder of Jodo school Buddhism! Hounen (1133-1212) is the religious reformer and founder of the first independent?branch of Japanese Pure Land Buddhism called Jodo shu. He preached that?believing in Amida Nyorai strongly. Because Mappou Shisou (one of eschatology)?prevailed in the years that he lived. He was the first proponent of Nenbutsu (repeat the name of Amida) “Namu?Amida Butsu”. And he preached Buddhism to common people (before Hounen made appearance, Buddhism was religion for nobles only) Head temple of Jodo school! Chion-in is the head temple of Jodo School (Pure Land Buddhism) at Kyoto, Japan. It’s one of the largest temple. It’s the place where Hounen lived to disseminate?the teachings...