Jōdo Shinshū

Largest school of Japanese Buddhism. It was founded by Shinran (1173-1262) and organized by Rennyo (1414-1499) and is based on simple yet exclusive devotion to Amida. Shinran, a disciple of Honen, was more radical than his teacher.

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Jōdo Shinshū
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2024