Teach
ingJodo Shinshu (The True Essence of Pure Land Buddhist Teaching)
FounderShinran ShoninDate of birthMay 21, 1173
Date of deathJanuary 16, 1263
Name of School
Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha
Head Temple
Ryukoku-zan Hongwanji
(Nishi Hongwanji, Kyoto, Japan)Object of Rev
er
enceAmida Tathagata (Namo Amida Butsu)
Scriptures
The Three Pure Land Sutras delivered by Shakyamuni Buddha
• Bussetsu Muryoju Kyo [The Sutra of the Buddha of Immeasurable Life]
• Bussetsu Kammuryoju Kyo [The Sutra of Contemplation of the Buddha of Immeasurable Life]
• Bussetsu Amida Kyo [The Sutra on Amida Buddha]
Shinran Shonin’s writings
• Shoshin Nembutsuge [Hymn of True Entrusting Heart and the Nembutsu], excerpt from the “Chapter on Practice” ofKyogyoshinsho
• Jodo Wasan [Hymns of the Pure Land]
• Koso Wasan [Hymns of the Pure Land Masters]
• Shozomatsu Wasan [Hymns of the Dharma-Ages]