Kyoto 5
In this week, I also want to talk more detail about
Jodoshu and Jodoshinshu. Firstly, let’s look at Jodoshu. The main temple for
Jodoshu is Chion-in. we can see an imposing set of steps and the largest gate
in Japan at there. Also, there are a huge series of hand scrolls. Jiriki(自力)and
Tariki (他力) is very important word
in Jyodoshu. Earlier persuasion, they relied on oneself. However, Honen, a
reader of Jodoshu said, “Instead of reliance on one’s own power(自力),
we can rely on another(他力)”.
In place of wisdom and asceticism, he preached the importance of devotion and
charitable works. It was a reformation which opened up Buddhism to ordinary
people.
Secondly, I
want to talk about Jyodoshinshu. The main temple is Nishi-Hongan-ji.
Nishi-Hongan-ji is said that, it had a bigger budget then the whole of Kyoto
prefectude. In his opinion, we have to say “Na-mu-A-mi dabustu” only one time
from your heart! That is big different from Honen’s opinion, saying this words
again and again to get a bless.
Like this, they
are some different between Jodoshu and Jodoshinshu.
Thank you for your reading! (195 words)
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