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This is a sutra that’s often recited by Shin Buddhists, which accounts for the largest population of all Buddhism followers in Japan.

Let’s listen to the end…. Please listen carefully to the very last after the bell sound.

You get it? Most Japanese have probably heard of it somewhere, even if they are not a follower of Shin Buddhism.

But what does it mean? And why do Japanese people recite it?

Before that, do you know anything about Shin Buddhism?

Don’t worry… even if you have no idea! Since you are here already, let’s learn it together from scratch, shall we?

Buddhism has greatly influenced Japanese society and culture, so it’s definitely a good idea to know the basics!

To dive into the topic, I would like to invite Kenneth Tanaka who is an ordained Jodo Shinshu priest. With his unique academic and professional backgrounds in Japan and the US, he has played a major role in enlightening people in Japan and elsewhere about the teachings of Buddhism through his books and other activities. His books include Ocean and Jewels, which are available online for free of charge.

More information about Shin Buddhism priest Kenneth Tanaka and his work can be found in the following sites:

Ocean: An Introduction to Jodo-Shinshu Buddhism in America: http://www.yamadera.info/ocean/ocean-index.htm

- A related article: https://tricycle.org/magazine/buddhist-diversity-in-america/

- A video about the Ocean story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iymiZIqvOwQ

Jewels: An Introduction to American Buddhism for Youth, Scouts and the Young at Heart: https://www.bdkamerica.org/book/jewels-introduction-buddhism-youth-scouts-and-young-heart

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