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Nakura, Miki. The Outline and Essence of Jōdo Shinshū Bddhism.

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Translation of Jōdo Shinshū :: True Essence of Pure Land Buddhism

Jōdo Shinshū is asking one for what percentage of faith in the Original Vow of Amida’s tariki? :: 100%

Translation of Amida Buddha. (Hint: Toy Story) :: The Buddha of Infinite Light and Life

Guchi or Mumyo (Ignorance) ::: In Jōdo Shinshū, this is our inability to see things as they are, which prevents us from attaining enlightenment.

Jōdo Shinshū interpretation of karma. :: Interconnection of causes, conditions and effects that have accumulated since the beginning of time.

Literal translation of nenbutsu? :: “to think of Buddha”

Nenbutsu refers to the recitation of “Namu Amida Butsu”.

Pure Land’s contrast :: The world of suffering.

In Jōdo Shinshū, Pure Land is not a physical place to be sought after death.

In Jōdo Shinshū, Pure Land is similar to what state? :: Nirvana

shinjin :: Faith