Maida Center

Report on the 2019 retreat

Shinran Bound and Gagged (And Finally Released – Higashi Honganji USA By Rev. Patti Nakai “What the heck,” a newcomer may wonder after hearing a common explanation of Jodo Shinshu. The explanation? “Just recite Namo Amida Butsu and rebirth after death is guaranteed in a bejeweled paradise called Pure Land.” That message heard for decades at North American temp...

Presentation on Akegarasu (day 3 of 2019 retreat). “Hongan” is the innermost aspiration in each being, while the translation “Primal Vow” misleads people to think it’s only the desire of a particular being named Dharmakara

Presentation on Kiyozawa (day 3 of 2019 retreat)

Day 2 of 2019 retreat(don’t read if you don’t like criticism of Honganji doctrine)