Shin Buddhism Network

Welcome:

The purpose and mission of this publication is to share information concerning Shin Buddhist Tradition and Pure Land Buddhism as it is presently practiced and interpreted by Shin communities in the West and Japan. Research materials will be made available and questions from respondents will be entertained.

Introduction:

Shin Buddhism was initiated by Shinran (1173-1263) in Japan. His teaching was based in the Pure Land tradition as a successor to Honen (1133-1212). Shinran developed the teaching by maintaining that faith, endowed by Amida Buddha, assured enlightentment. All religious practices, particularly the recitation of the name of the Buddha, expressed gratitude rather than achieved purification. The institutions which evolved from his teaching are called Jodo Shinshu (True teaching/sect of the Pure Land [tradition]). The Nishi (West) Honganji and Higashi (East) Honganji are the largest bodies in this tradition.

What's New!

May 1, 1998

 

Announcement of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin Cyber Sangha

This program is designed for those people who wish a Shin Buddhist connection where there is no temple available.

Shin Dharma Net

This site maintained by Alfred Bloom. We are in the process of transferring all links and references from Shin Buddhism Network to this site. Please continue to check both sites until a complete transfer is made.

Shin Buddhism Network Resources:

Shin Buddhism in Modern Culture - A self study course by Alfred Bloom, Professor Emeritus - Dept. of Religion - Univ. of Hawaii.

English Articles - Articles related to Shin Buddhism in English.

Japanese Articles - Articles related to Shin Buddhism in Japanese.

Bibliography - A bibliography of Shin Buddhism related books.

Glossary - A glossary of Shin Buddhism terms.

Submitting Documents - Instructions on submitting articles to Shin Buddhism Network.

Other Buddhism Resources:

Buddhist Study Center - Honolulu, Hawaii - Homepage.

Buddhist Study Center Press - A dharma outreach editorial, translation, and publishing arm of Hawaii's Buddhist Study Center.

The White Path Temple - A Virtual Shin Buddhist Temple on the Internet - Hosted by Claude Huss

Shin Buddhist Resource Center - Hosted by Gerald Sakamoto

Buddhist Resources & Information - Buddhist Retreat Calendar and other resources

Buddhist Studies - WWW Virtual Library - This facility is provided by the Australian National University

DEFA Home Page - Homepage of the DharmaNet Electronic Files Archive

Buddhist Studies and The Arts - Hosted by Randall R. Scott - Research Associate in Buddhist Studies, Washington University in St. Louis

Hawaii Association of International Buddhists - An Ecumenical Buddhist Association.

University of Aizu - The Aizu History Project - "A Multimedia History (of Japan)"

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