The Essential Shinran: A Buddhist Path of True Entrusting

by Ruben L.F. Habito (Editor)

Renowned scholar Alfred Bloom presents the life and teachings of Shinran Shonin, the founder of Shin (or Pure Land) Buddhism, the most populist form of Buddhism in Japan, drawing extensively on the writings of this influential Japanese religious reformer.

Genres: Philosophy

280 pages, Paperback

First published December 21, 2006

About the author

associate dean for academic affairs and
professor of world religions and spirit