This section will give you a brief introduction to our sect of Buddhism. There are also some fundamental teachings associated with Jodo Shinshu (Shin Buddhism). For more information please visit our temple and attend our discussion sessions after Sunday Dharma Service.

Jodo Shinshu Buddhism

Jodo Shinshu (Shin Buddhism) is a sect of Buddhism which means, “Pureland” Buddhism, and was founded by Shinran Shonin (1173 – 1263).   The Pureland is not a literal place, it is a state of existence that is free of ego and selfish desires. Shinran’s parents both died before he was the age of 9, and he became a monk at the Tendai temple on Mount Hiei. He studied there for 20 years, and was one of the most devout and dedicated followers.  But he was not closer to discovering the meaning of life that he sought, so after 2 decades he left in persuit of something different.