The founder of the Jodo shu sect was
Honen-shonin. One of the teachings of Jodo shu is "Feeling a happiness of your
life."Jodo shu
The founder of the Jodo shu sect was
Honen-shonin. One of the teachings of Jodo shu is "Feeling a happiness of your
life."
Jodo shu was established by Honen-shonin in 1175 A.D. The head temple of the sect is called Chionin, located in Kyoto, Japan. Honen-shounin believed that "If you want to go to the Heaven, you just need to recite Namu Amida Butsu." Since the old Buddhism tended to be for nobles, he had difficulty teaching the idea. However, his idea spread out among people gradually and relieved commoners of their daily distresses.
Honen-shonin (1133-1212 A.D.)
Honen-shonin also studied Buddhism at Seiryu temple in Mt. Hiei.
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