Q1. Isn’t “entrusting everything” irresponsible?
Hōnen said: “In this age of mappō, no one has achieved Buddhahood through practice. That is why we rely on Amida.”
👉 Not passive, but realistic. Think of it as a guaranteed delivery service instead of DIY.
Q2. Isn’t ‘evil person first’ morally dangerous?
Shinran said: “An evil person means a being full of blind passions. That means everyone. Since even I am saved, you too will be saved.”
👉 Not a discount for villains, but an “all-inclusive” bus ride for all.
Q3. Isn’t it useless for present life?
Hōnen said: “Since no one has attained enlightenment in this world, we must rely on birth in the Pure Land.”
👉 It’s not a quick fix, but a root cure. Amida won’t clock in at your job, but there’s no overtime in the Pure Land.
Q4. I don’t feel joy when thinking of Amida. Why?
Shinran said: “I feel the same. Precisely because we are so hard to save, we should entrust ourselves all the more.”
👉 Faith is not a hype event. Even if you don’t feel devotion, Amida still embraces you.
Q5. Isn’t it just an easy path compared to other sects?
Hōnen said: “Since no one has succeeded by self-power, Amida’s way is the only real path.”
👉 It’s not “easy,” it’s “the only option.” Zen is weight training, esotericism is a fighting game, and Jodo Shinshu is auto-pilot AI.
Conclusion:
Jodo Shinshu is not giving up, but realism. Shinran said “I am the same” to his disciple—acknowledging our limits is where entrusting begins. The last word is simple: Namu Amida Butsu.
日本語版note：
凡夫のための「浄土真宗Q&A」～よくある批判と、そのお答え～
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