Jodo Shinshu
Buddhism or Amida Dharma is the Path to Nirvana (perfect Enlightenment) through
faith in Amida Buddha. This Path was taught by Shakyamuni Buddha (the
historical Buddha) and was later transmitted to our times by a long series of
Masters and teachers among which I mention Shinran Shonin (1173-1262), the
founder of this school in Japan and Rennyo Shonin (1415-1499), the restorer.
The words ”Jodo Shinshu” mean ”the True Pure Land School”
and Dharma means teaching. Amida Dharma is the teaching about the unconditional
salvation offered by Amida Buddha. With the help of this Buddha called Amida we
are born in His Pure Land (His sphere of influence) after death where we attain
perfect Enlightenment (Nirvana).