Shinran Shōnin (1173–1263)

Known by many as the founder of Jōdo Shinshū or Shin Buddhism. However, he claims that it was his teacher honen shonin

References

Hongwanji-ha, Jodo Shinshu. “Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha (Nishihongwanji).” Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha (Nishihongwanji), http://www.hongwanji.or.jp/english/. Accessed 16 June 2025.