Occasionally, I receive inquiries concerning some contemporary Shin teachers who advocate a literal interpretation of the Sutras and claim that people who view Amida Buddha as a symbol lack true faith. If it were just a matter of interpretation of … Continue reading →
To my knowledge, there is no discrimination against homosexuals or repudiation of homosexuality in Shin Buddhism, or in fact other sexual practices. The Hawaii Shin sect recently made a public statement accepting Civil Union, which has been proposed in the … Continue reading →
The question of rejecting old beliefs when one becomes a follower of Shinran is an important issue. It should be noted that while Shinran didn’t specifically require people to abandon former beliefs, there was an implicit rejection of superstitious beliefs … Continue reading →
To start the blog dialogue, here’s a point that seemed particularly interesting to explore. Reader’s comment: “I was talking to a friend about Shin Buddhism, the nature of Amida, the Vow, and Nembutsu. He said that the Dharma, the teaching, … Continue reading →
I’m glad you’ve found your way to this blog. I hope this entry will be of interest and spark your comment. Now and then I receive inquiries concerning Shin Buddhism. A major problem is that we are very thinly spread … Continue reading →
I’m sure that you are as unhappy with the present state of affairs in our nation as I am. As a Buddhist, naturally I believe that Buddhism has perspectives and resources that could help in resolving the contemporary turmoil. Buddhism … Continue reading →
Welcome everyone to the Shin Dharma Net Blog. I have appreciated the many contacts that have come through the Shin Dharma Net website, and now perhaps we can enter a new phase where there can be more interaction. I am … Continue reading →
