Why Amidaji – the testimony of a member who re-enters our Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Sangha

When somebody enters or re-enters our Sangha he or she should be able to explain in his own words the essentials of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism as we teach it at Amidaji. This is exactly what Kosho Sebastian Arana does in this video while also sharing his experience in other schools and the reasons he chose to return to Amidaji. This discussion was followed by an online kieshiki (refuge ceremony) for Kosho.

Useful articles mentioned in the video:
Detailed explanation of the Eight Elements of Faith - https://amida-ji-retreat-temple-romania.blogspot.com/2016/10/some-elements-of-genuine-faith-shinjin.html

Conditions for being accepted as a member of Amidaji - https://amida-ji-retreat-temple-romania.blogspot.com/2020/07/conditions-for-being-accepted-as-member.html

Those who deny the existence of Amida don’t have shinjin (faith) – some simple explanations - https://amida-ji-retreat-temple-romania.blogspot.com/2011/12/those-who-deny-existence-of-amida-dont.html

A collection of passages on the true meaning of birth in the Pure Land of Amida Buddha - https://amida-ji-retreat-temple-romania.blogspot.com/2015/09/a-collection-of-passages-on-true.html

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