The most popular form of Buddhism in Japan founded by shinran shonin

It was the childhood religion of Shin'ichirō Imaoka. Andrew J. Brown also became a follower of this form of Buddhism, which seems to be simpler than the others. Unlike zen, it doesn't require meditation. However, Miki Nakura, my seiza teacher, practices seiza alongside Jōdo Shinshū and argued in one of his articles that this is alright and the two are complementary.

Prompts

Who is the founder of Jōdo Shinshū? :: Shinran Shonin

What century was Jōdo Shinshū founded? :: 13th century

Who was Shinran's teacher? :: Honen

Shinran Shonin simplified Buddhism to what single essential teaching? :: All you need to do is repeat the words "namu amida butsu"

Because of its simplicity, Jōdo Shinshū became very popular among what class? :: Working class

Year Nishi Honganji was built. :: 1591

Year Higashi Honganji was built. :: 1604

Who encouraged a split within the Honganji sect in 1602? :: Tokugawa Ieyasu

When was the Honganji sect split? :: 1602

Why did Tokugawa Ieyasu encourage a split within the Honganji sect in 1602? :: To prevent it from being too powerful.

The two head temples of the Jōdo Shinshū sect of Pure Land Buddhism. :: Higashi Honganji and Nishi Honganji

English translation of Higashi Honganji :: Eastern Temple of the First Vow

English translation of Nishi Honganji :: Western Temple of the First Vow

References

Higashi Honganji Temple – Kyoto Station. https://www.kyotostation.com/higashi-honganji-temple/. Accessed 16 June 2025.

Honganji Temples. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3920.html. Accessed 16 June 2025.