Taitetsu Unno
More books by Taitetsu Unno…
“The reason we can’t fathom the roots of suffering is that each of us carries the historical burdens of deceit, treachery, and violence committed by our forbears across ethnic, racial, and religious lines.”
― Shin Buddhism: Bits of Rubble Turn into Gold
― Shin Buddhism: Bits of Rubble Turn into Gold
“Cecilia Kapua Lindo sums up this sentiment in “Grateful to All Beings”: From time to time
I too am misled by the myth
That exalts the independent, self-made man. Upon hearing the voice of the Enlightened One,
Any air of self-importance
Is deflated, like an empty balloon. And I become aware that my existence depends
Upon the many lives that are slain for me
Each time I sit down to eat my meal.”
― River of Fire, River of Water: An Introduction to the Pure Land Tradition of Shin Buddhism
I too am misled by the myth
That exalts the independent, self-made man. Upon hearing the voice of the Enlightened One,
Any air of self-importance
Is deflated, like an empty balloon. And I become aware that my existence depends
Upon the many lives that are slain for me
Each time I sit down to eat my meal.”
― River of Fire, River of Water: An Introduction to the Pure Land Tradition of Shin Buddhism
Is this you? Let us know. If not, help out and invite Taitetsu to Goodreads.


