Often Western Pure Land practitioners wonder how to fully practice Buddhanusmirti (Buddha Recitation). What are the nuances of this practice? How can this practice make a real different in our lives? How can its practice open us to ultimate salvation? This talk and subsequent Q & A will look into how to realistically practice Pure Land Buddhism according to the precepts of the influential 13 century master, Ippen Shonin.

Ippen (1234–1289) was a Japanese Buddhist itinerant preacher (hijiri) who founded the Ji-Shu branch of Pure Land Buddhism. Presented by Rev. Senpai G. Lewis-Bastías.

According to Wikipedia, “Ippen’s doctrine was primarily influenced by Shōkū, founder of the Seizan branch of the Jōdo-shū, who “insisted that the various Buddhist practices contain no more than a portion of the merit of the single practice of the nembutsu and serve merely to lead people to recite the nembutsu.” However he was also strongly influenced by the non-dualism of Zen and even receive inka (a seal of recognition) as a Zen Master from Roshi Kakushin.”

Sliding scale suggested donation $10 – $20

A short Introduction to Meditation Training session will be held before the gathering at 9:45 a.m.