Discovering Pureland Faith
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I was a minister's assistant in Jodo Shinshu. Traditionally Jodo/Jodo Shinshu did not teach meditation as it is commonly understood, relying instead on faith in tariki (other power). But practices like sutra chanting and monpo (deep listening) can be thought of as a form of meditation. So it is not meditation that they frown on, but using the Nembutsu as a form of meditation.
It is good to realize that you are a flawed person. The three requirements for rebirth in Sukhavati is (1) belief in Amida Buddha, (2) understanding that you need Amida Buddha, (3) desire for his pureland. Note that these terms are not explained. I think understanding comes with maturity. But the main thing is faith in tariki. This faith may seem similar to Christianity, but that similarity is just on the surface.
I used to be Catholic, but had difficulty believing in atonement through blood. It made no sense for a loving god to be brutal. The very first time I encountered the nembutsu I had a vision of great light. So, I have never doubted Amida. I practice monpo as a form listening to Amida. I practice nembutsu to take refuge and give gratitude. Namu Amida Butsu
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Dont pay so much attention to vocabulary and linguistic labels just do. The invitation that begins with « better not to start. once started better to finish » Is the invitation worth accepting. I urge u to follow this thing whatever it is that u are describing. Keep it up no matter how impossible it seems to be the one being in a sea of a million sentient beings. Also PS u will never find ascetics in a monastery only Bhukuni and Bhiku....where does one go to find an ascetic i wonder? Youre quote made me laugh « higher understanding » what is understood remains the same but the one who understands makes it higher or lower. Cant get to where you are going without meeting one or two obstacles!
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