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Jōdo Shinshū
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Jōdo Shinshū, also known as Shin Buddhism or True Pure Land Buddhism, is a Japanese tradition of Pure Land Buddhism founded by Shinran. Other names for this tradition include Monto-shū and Ikkō-shū.
A portrait of the founder Shinran, located at Nishi Honganji temple in Kyoto. This painting has been designated a National Treasure of Japan.
A portrait of the founder Shinran, located at Nishi Honganji temple in Kyoto. This painting has been designated a National Treasure of Japan.
An old Shin dōjō in Toyama Prefecture
An old Shin dōjō in Toyama Prefecture
Nembutsu by Rennyo (Honganji). Calligraphy such as this was the most common honzon (main object of devotion) used in Shin groups.
Nembutsu by Rennyo (Honganji). Calligraphy such as this was the most common honzon (main object of devotion) used in Shin groups.
Main hall of Bukkō-ji (Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto) with a statue of Shinran. Hongan-ji and Bukkō-ji were both major Shin temples in the early period of Shin B
Main hall of Bukkō-ji (Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto) with a statue of Shinran. Hongan-ji and Bukkō-ji were both major Shin temples in the early period of Shin Buddhism.
Pure Land Buddhism
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Pure Land Buddhism or the Pure Land School is a broad branch of Mahayana Buddhism focused on achieving rebirth in a Pure Land. It is one of the most widely practiced traditions of Buddhism in East Asi
Jōdo Shinshū
…Jōdo Shinshū (浄土真宗, "The True Essence of the Pure Land Teaching"), also known as Shin Buddhism or True Pure Land Buddhism, is a Japanese tradition of Pure Land Buddhism founded by Shinran (1173–1263). Other names for this tradition include Monto-shū (School of the followers) and Ikkō-shū (Single-minded school). Shin…
Lotus pond at Donglin temple, a key temple in the history of the Pure land school
Lotus pond at Donglin temple, a key temple in the history of the Pure land school
Amitābha and his attendant bodhisattvas Avalokiteśvara (right) and Mahāsthāmaprāpta (left)
Amitābha and his attendant bodhisattvas Avalokiteśvara (right) and Mahāsthāmaprāpta (left)
Inscribed pedestal with the first known occurrence of the name of Amitabha Buddha (c. 153 CE). The Brahmi inscription states "Bu-ddha-sya A-mi-tā-bha-
Inscribed pedestal with the first known occurrence of the name of Amitabha Buddha (c. 153 CE). The Brahmi inscription states "Bu-ddha-sya A-mi-tā-bha-sya"; "Of the Buddha Amitabha."
Gandharan sculpture of Amitabha in Sukhavati, 2nd century CE, from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Gandharan sculpture of Amitabha in Sukhavati, 2nd century CE, from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan