“Introduction to Shin Buddhism” by Shinshu Center of America

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Citation

Shinshu Center of America. “Introduction to Shin Buddhism.” Service Book: Higashi Honganji, Shinshu Center of America, 2018.

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Jōdo Shinshū grew out of what branch of Buddhism? :: Mahāyāna

Jōdo Shinshū bases its teachings on what three Mahāyāna sutras?
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2. Sutra on Contemplating the Buddha of Measureless Life (Contemplation Sutra)
3. Sutra on Amida Buddha (Smaller Sutra)
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Sutra on the Buddha of Measureless Life (Larger Sutra)

Jōdo Shinshū bases its teachings on what three Mahāyāna sutras?

  1. Sutra on the Buddha of Measureless Life (Larger Sutra)
  3. Sutra on Amida Buddha (Smaller Sutra)
    ?
    Sutra on Contemplating the Buddha of Measureless Life (Contemplation Sutra)

Jōdo Shinshū bases its teachings on what three Mahāyāna sutras?

  1. Sutra on the Buddha of Measureless Life (Larger Sutra)
  2. Sutra on Contemplating the Buddha of Measureless Life (Contemplation Sutra)

?
Sutra on Amida Buddha (Smaller Sutra)

Jōdo Shinshū bases its teachings on what three Mahāyāna sutras?
?

  1. Sutra on the Buddha of Measureless Life (Larger Sutra)
  2. Sutra on Contemplating the Buddha of Measureless Life (Contemplation Sutra)
  3. Sutra on Amida Buddha (Smaller Sutra)

Monastery where Hōnen Shōnin studied. :: Tendai

Where is Tendai monastery located? :: Mt. Hiei, Kyoto

Monastery where Shinran Shōnin studied. :: Tendai

Age Shinran Shōnin entered the monastery? :: 9

How many years did Shinran Shōnin study Tendai teachings? :: 20

What did Shinran Shōnin felt after years of studying Tendai teachings? :: Empty and far away from awakening.

Year Shinran Shōnin left Tendai monastery. :: 1201

What did Shinran Shōnin do after leaving Tendai? :: He joined Hōnen Shōnin's sangha.

Word Hōnen Shōnin used to describe himself, which means an ordinary, unenlightened, ignorant, self-centered, but humble individual. ::: bonbu

What is the most common misconception about Pure Land Buddhism? :: It is a theistic, with Amida Buddha as a god leading people to salvation in the Pure Land.

For Shinran Shōnin Amida Buddha was not not a mythical Buddha but a symbol for the Dharma.

Per Shinran Shōnin, what is the first step toward awakening and liberation? :: An honest introspection of one's limitations.