Publications
The True Meaning of Buddhism
Author: Rev. Ryuchi Fujii
First Printing: 2026
Length: 76 pages
Price: $12.00
Category: Reflection/Appreciation
Description: This book offers a rare combination of philosophical depth, coupled with lively spiritual insights that are accessible to a non-academic audience. Written by a Shin Buddhist minister seventy years ago, it is still very much relevant to the world in which we find ourselves today, in that it reminds us of a richer perspective on life that we have largely lost in the modern world. Readers are given a short but reliable overview of general Buddhism’s fundamental teachings, before being shown how the vision of Shinran (1173–1263) is, in many ways, the true fulfillment of the Dharma as taught by the Buddha.
Shinran and Pure Land Buddhism
Author: Rev. Jerome Ducor
First Printing: 2021
Length: 188 pages
Price: $20.00
Category: Doctrine/History
Description: While this book includes the history of Shinran and Pure Land Buddhism, it goes beyond introducing Shinran’s life and message. Ducor’s scholarship acts as a match, illuminating the truth of Shinran’s teachings while sparking a ray of hope for people living in today’s spiritually chaotic world.
Songs of Light, Vol. 1
Author: Rev. George Gatenby
First Printing: 2024
Length: 280 pages
Price: $20.00
Category: Reflection/Appreciation
Description: This is the first installment of Rev. Gatenby’s commentaries on all 353 hymns contained in the Sanjo Wasan. Volume 1 includes commentary on the Jōdo Wasan. Gatenby explores the spiritual vision of Shinran, whose insights have held far-reaching significance for lay Buddhists up to the present day. These hymns, originally written in colloquial Japanese for ordinary people, offer a comprehensive overview of Shinran’s thought and serve as an excellent introduction to the Dharma in general.
Songs of Light, Vol. 2
Author: Rev. George Gatenby
First Printing: 2024
Length: 322 pages
Price: $20.00
Category: Reflection/Appreciation
Description: This is the second installment of Rev. Gatenby’s commentaries on all 353 hymns contained in the Sanjo Wasan. Volume 2 includes commentary on the Kōsō Wasan. Gatenby explores the spiritual vision of Shinran, whose insights have held far-reaching significance for lay Buddhists up to the present day. These hymns, originally written in colloquial Japanese for ordinary people, offer a comprehensive overview of Shinran’s thought and serve as an excellent introduction to the Dharma in general.
Songs of Light, Vol. 3
Author: Rev. George Gatenby
First Printing: 2024
Length: 391 pages
Price: $20.00
Category: Reflection/Appreciation
Description: Volume 3 is the final installment of Rev. Gatenby’s commentaries on all 353 hymns contained in the Sanjo Wasan. Volume 3 includes commentary on the Shōzōmatsu Wasan. Gatenby explores the spiritual vision of Shinran, whose insights have held far-reaching significance for lay Buddhists up to the present day. These hymns, originally written in colloquial Japanese for ordinary people, offer a comprehensive overview of Shinran’s thought and serve as an excellent introduction to the Dharma in general.
Thus Taught Master Shichiri
Translator: Rev. Hisao Inagaki
First Printing: 2022
Length: 126 pages
Price: $11.99
Category: Reflection/Appreciation
Description: Rev. Gojun Shichiri (1835–1900) was a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist priest who lived in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. This book features a collection of his insightful reflections and conversations with Jodo Shinshu followers, offering timeless guidance and deep spiritual perspective rooted in the Shin Buddhist tradition.
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Rituals and Liturgy
First Printing: 2024
Length: 331 pages
Price: $40.00
Category: Liturgy
Description: This book is the English translation of Jōdo Shinshū Hongwanji-ha Hosshiki-kihan originally published in Japanese. The standards and traditions are explained in detail and focus on the adornments, services, rituals observances, and events at Hongwanji and Ōtani Hombyō, which sets the foundation for the Jōdo Shinshū Hongwanji-ha institution and its affiliated temples.
Crossing Over to Jodo Shinshu
First Printing: 2023
Length: 96 pages
Category: Reflection/Appreciation
Description: This is an anthology of essays from Jodo Shinshu Buddhists around the world. Each contributor shares their unique journey encountering Jodo Shinshu and the impact it has had on their life.
Gleanings on the Pure Land Vol. 1
First Printing: 2022
Length: 49 pages
Category: Reflection/Appreciation
Description: This series of reflections on various Jodo Shinshu quotations that first appeared in a Japanese periodical that was published from April 2003 to March 2005 and have been collected and translated. The text is presented in both English and Japanese on facing pages.
Gleanings on the Pure Land Vol. 2
First Printing: 2023
Length: 49 pages
Category: Reflection/Appreciation
Description: This series of reflections on various Jodo Shinshu quotations that first appeared in a Japanese periodical a that was published from April 2005 to March 2007 and have been collected and translated. The text is presented in both English and Japanese on facing pages.
Gleanings on the Pure Land Vol. 3
First Printing: 2024
Length: 49 pages
Category: Reflection/Appreciation
Description: This series of reflections on various Jodo Shinshu quotations that first appeared in a Japanese periodical that was published from April 2007 to March 2009 and have been collected and translated. The text is presented in both English and Japanese on facing pages.
Gleanings on the Pure Land Vol. 4
First Printing: 2025
Length: 49 pages
Category: Reflection/Appreciation
Description: This series of reflections on various Jodo Shinshu quotations that first appeared in a Japanese periodical that was published from April 2009 to March 2011 and have been collected and translated. The text is presented in both English and Japanese on facing pages.
The Three Pure Land Sutras
First Printing: 2020
Current Edition: 2026
Length: 120 pages
Price: $10.00
Category: Liturgy
Description: This edition of the Three Pure Land Sutras is a romanized version meant to be used for chanting in the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist tradition. There is no English translation included.