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The Heart of the Buddha-Dharma: Following the Jodo Shinshu Path

A collection of explanatory writings on the tenets of Buddhism and the Nembutsu teaching

by Rev Kenryu T. Tsuji (1919-2004)

About the Author

The Dharma is the truth, the Dharma is the law of the universe. The Heart of the Buddha-Dharma is the power of Infinite Wisdom and Compassion that has been operating throughout timeless time for the supreme purpose of enlightening all things.

Published in 2003

Table of Contents

Chap 1: The Many Buddhas
The Historical Buddha 1
Infinite Buddha 5
Amida Buddha 7

Chap. 2: Fundamental Teachings
The Buddha Dharma 9
Buddha-Nature 11
Four Noble Truths 13
The Nature of Existence 19
Nirvana 21
Enlightenment 23
Interdependence 25

Chap 3: Jodo Shinshu, A Brief Introduction
Jodo Shinshu 27
Recitation of the Nembutsu 33
Namo Amida Butsu 35
Shinjin 37
The Pure Land 41

Chap. 4: A Life of Nembutsu
Bodhisattva 43
Chanting 47
Meditation 51
Meditation Sutra on Infinite Life 53
Meditation Sutra, Meaning 55

Chap. 5: 84,000 Thoughts
Naturalness 61
Fireflies 63
August 27, 1981 65
Listen 67
Cosmic Energy 69
Oso Eko, Genso Eko 71
Eternal Now 73
Namo Amida Butsu 75

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