Some short explanations on nembutsu before shinjin and the meaning of Other Power

I recently received the following comments from a friend: 

"When it comes to receiving shinjin, nembutsu plays only a minor role, the most important is listening to the teaching until you are free of doubts.
However … that recitation of nembutsu ….. will lead to some sort of realization, but I'm not totally free of doubts concerning complete Other Power."

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Enjoy the presence of the Buddhas

One thing that I especialy like in Jodo Shinshu is the feeling of  Buddhas and Bodhisattvas being close to me, walking with me, seeing me in my daily life, watching over me.

Buddhas are not just teachers. If you think to the Buddhas only in this way, then the Buddhas will seem very far from you, somehow secluded in their Enlightenment, while you are here to struggle alone following their example.

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