Shinran’s Dreams: The Dream Revelation in Shinaga, Part 1
Q: I have heard that Shinran left many records of his dreams. What sorts of dreams did he have? A: There is an old saying that saints...
Taking Stock; Following the Teachings of Light
Many setsuwa (narratives) and song lyrics liken human beings to travelers. Life is indeed a journey. One year’s journey ends, and the...
10 Years Searching for Buddhism - A New Follower in Texas
Every Friday evening in the online meeting held by Alice Marsh for English-speaking Shinran followers, you will find Tony D’Andrea in...
There is No Case Where Nothing Will Come of Our Actions
The Law of Cause and Effect is the entryway to Buddhism, and the standard and criterion of the teachings. It is therefore called the...
The Shikoku Center Has Sailed Out - Our Pledge to Amida Buddha’s Wordsfresh
On November 9, a Buddhist gathering with Takamori Sensei was held in the Shikoku Shinran Center (Shikoku is the name of a Japanese...
“An Education of Virtue”
After this year’s October Ho’on’ko I did something that I had been looking forward to for a long time: to attend 4 days at the Kenshin...
“The Letters” of Our Time
The tablet for Shinran Followers enjoys popularity in diverse corners of the world The Followers’ tablet (portable PC) for learning the...
Record of Little Treasures
On Better Expressions Takamori-sensei: “I sometimes cannot suppress a grunt of admiration even when I am watching TV. Even if I’m just...
"Why Do We Live?"
Master Shinran’s Answer The NHK show “Present Times Close- Up” has recently picked up the issue of elderly Japanese people committing...
What is Ruten-Rinne, the Endless Wheel of Suffering
Dialogue Between the Owner of a Sushi Restaurant and a Customer C: Hi chef. How are things going these days? O: Well slow, but OK. C: I...
