Living Nembutsu: Applying Shinran's Radically Engaged Buddhism in Life and Society

by Jeff Wilson

Living Nembutsu is a sourcebook for Jodo Shinshu Buddhists and other interested readers looking to apply Pure Land perspectives to the problems of contemporary society. It lays out concepts and ideas that are central to Pure Land Buddhism but missing from the dominant North American Buddhist conversation (especially in engaged Buddhist circles), ones which offer new ways of thinking and organizing around shared problems.
The book's central focus is an exploration of how the life and teachings of Shinran, the founder of Jodo Shinshu (aka Shin) Buddhism, can provide guidance in facing the social and environmental challenges of our times. It examines how Shinran's unique Buddhist philosophy centres marginalized and oppressed experiences, with particular relevance to the LGBTQ+ community, refugees, racialized persons, and other groups.
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Living Nembutsu also provides examples of Jodo Shinshu Buddhists in action, working to combat climate change, religious intolerance in prisons, racism, and other challenges.

Genres: Buddhism

158 pages, Paperback

Published March 1, 2023

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Reviews

[Jonas C · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book attempts to put the life and teachings of Shinran Shonin, the founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. The author methodically reinterpreted the teachings to address some of the social issues of today, such as refugees, LGBTQ inequities, racism, etc. some knowledge of Shinran and this teachings are suggested to fully appreciate this book.

[Max Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great and breezy collection of Buddhist writings in the Shin tradition.