Something Appears Because It Was There (Part 2)
(Read previous part HERE) How can one be at peace with such a mind that is revealed while listening to Buddhism? Others might say what a...
Something Appears Because It Was There (Part 1)
The following is a story I heard about the member of a rock band who was touring Europe with his group. The band was in Paris and on this...
My Life Has Changed in a Positive Way Due to the Law of Cause and Effect
“My heart was at peace when I learned about the Law of Cause and Effect” says Kuniko Nishida from Yatsushiro City in Kumamoto Prefecture...
Why Shinran Taught Us to Rejoice That We Were Born Human
Q: “Rejoice at having been born human,” we are taught, but often I am filled with resentment against my parents for giving birth to me. I...
The Center of Spreading Amida’s Vow around the Capital
Saitama-Kumagaya Center Opening Soon A New Buddhist Castle in Kanto A new center for spreading true Buddhism is about to open in...
Even though my English is not perfect, I can convey Buddhism!
Many people in Japan think that that unless their English is perfect, they cannot convey Buddhism. But that is far from truth. When you...
Who were the Seven Patriarchs?
Master Shinran praised seven Buddhist teachers from India, China, and Japan for having correctly conveyed Amida’s Vow. These masters are...
International Get-Together
Listening to Buddhism and Enjoying a Barbeque On August 10, the day after the Memorial Lecture, Shinran Followers from the USA, Brazil,...
The Eight Great Hells
1. The Hell of Revival 2. The Hell of the Black Cable 3. The Hell of Striking and Crushing 4. The Hell of Wailing 5. The Hell of...
Watch the Animation of Master Shinran, And Youʼll Surely Like Him
Master Shinran has been introduced on Japanese TV as “the most notable historical figure,” but there are only a few people who know who...
