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Collected Works of Shinran, vol. I

Author: Monshu Kojun Ohtani

First Printing: 2017

Length: 87 pages

Price: $10.00

Category: Reflection/Appreciation

Description: Monshu Kojun Ohtani, resident head priest of Nishi Hongwanji, shares the teaching of Jodo Shinshu in the context of the current world.

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The Three Pure Land Sutras, vol. I

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.

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The Three Pure Land Sutras, vol. II

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.

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The Pure Land Writings, vol. I

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.

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The Pure Land Writings, vol. II

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.

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