Pure Land in Japan

Jodo Shu

• Honen was the founder of Jodo Shu; he was a Tendai monk but came to prefer the simplified practice of Pure Land and the Nembutsu
• Karma has a place in Jodo Shu and therefore morality is important
• If an evil person recites the Nembutsu, his entry to the Pure Land will be delayed by his heavy karma - 'If an evil man can enter the Pure Land, how much more a good man' (Honen)
• Honen encouraged keeping the Five Precepts

Jodo Shin Shu (True Pure Land)

• Shinran founded Jodo Shin Shu
• Jodo Shin Shu temples are run by married priests who pass their duties on to their children
• De-emphasises…