Hi Dharma friends!  In this episode, Shinran delves into the nitty-gritty of Master T'an-luan's teaching.  We hear about the important concept of Amida's "directing of virtue," which we are told has two aspects: that of going forth and that of return.  T'an-luan is the master upon whom Shinran relies for his understanding of Other Power or Power Beyond Self, a key part of his understanding of Buddhism.  Next time we'll continue with six more verses in this collection.

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