Tannisho: Passages Deploring Deviations of Faith and Rennyo Shonin Ofumi: The Letters of Rennyo (Bdk English Tripitaka Translation Series) [Hardcover]

Yuien (Author), Bando Shojun (Translator), Ann T. Rogers (Translator), Minor L. Rogers (Translator)

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Publication Date: October 10, 1996 | Series: Bdk English Tripitaka Translation Series

Tannisho: Translated from the Japanese by Shojun Bando with Harold Stewart. This was written by one of Shinran Shonin's disciples to refute deviations from the true teaching of Shinran Shonin, founder of the True Pure Land Sect (Jodo Shinshu). [Taisho Tripitaka #2661] [Jpn: Tan-ni-sho]

Rennyo Ofumi: Translated from the Japanese by Ann T. Rogers and Minor L. Rogers. This is a collection of 80 pastoral letters written by Rennyo Shonin, the 8th Head Priest of the True Pure Land Sect (Jodo Shinshu). [Taisho Tripitaka #2668] [Jpn: Ren-nyo-sho-nin-o-fumi]

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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Japanese

About the Author

The BDK English Tripitaka Series was started by the late Dr. Rev. Yehan Numata, founder of the Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai (BDK) [Society for the Promotion of Buddhism.] The goal of this series is to make available in the English language the Buddhist scriptures and commentaries of the Sino-Japanese edition of the "Taisho Tripitaka." Scholars and specialists from throughout the world have been enlisted to translate the selected texts into English. When completed, the one-hundred eight volumes will comprise the First Series of the BDK English Tripitaka.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 261 pages
• Publisher: Numata Center for Buddhist (October 10, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886439036
• ISBN-13: 978-1886439030
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This review is from: Tannisho: Passages Deploring Deviations of Faith and Rennyo Shonin Ofumi: The Letters of Rennyo (Bdk English Tripitaka Translation Series) (Hardcover)

When someone expresses interest in Shin Buddhism as a Dharma path, this is the first book I recommend. Why? Because the letters of Master Rennyo were used to revive the dying Shin Sangha, and brought clarity and ultimately enlightenment to many plain people who read them.

As Master Rennyo said himself, "Some of Master Shinran's writings are hard to understand. My letters are IMPOSSIBLE to misunderstand".

Because understanding the Dharma is an essential pre-requisite for entrusting one's karmic destiny to Amida Buddha - the entire goal of True Shin Buddhism - these letters are priceless for those who are seeking a Dharma path to Buddhahood.