PHIL 213 Class notes, Week 8, Lecture 1-3

1133-1213 Honen, founding figure of Jodo-shu Buddhism

first school of Japanese Pure Land Buddhism

 

1173-1262 Shinran, founding figure of Shin Buddhism, student of Honen

largest school of Japanese Pure Land Buddhism

 

Japan: Kamakur Period (1185-1333): Pure Land Buddhism: Honen and Shinran

• Key Terms - Pure Land Buddhism
• Honen
• Shinran