Question:
Please
tell me in a few words the main difference between esoteric Buddhism and Jodo
Shinshu Buddhism.
My
answer:
Both
Dharma Gates are true and both aim at attaining Buddhahood for oneself and all
beings. However, they differ in the means of attaining it. For example,
Esoteric Buddhism thinks they can attain it in the present body, while Jodo
Shinshu says it will be attained in the Pure Land.
If
you want to attain Buddhahood in this body, then you can try the advice of Kobo
Daishi, the founder of Shingon (esoteric) Buddhism:
"Form
mudras with your hands,
recite mantras with your mouths,
and dwell in meditation with your minds."
recite mantras with your mouths,
and dwell in meditation with your minds."
(Attaining Buddhahood in This Body, Kobo
Daishi)
However,
if you know you cannot attain Buddhahood in this body and you wish to attain it
in the Pure Land after death, follow this modified advice:
Put
your hands in gassho,
say
Namo Amida Bu with your mouth
and
entrust to Amida Buddha with your mind.
This
is similar with following the instructions of Amida in His Primal Vow:
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