Tannisho

Tannisho" ("Lamenting the Deviations") is a record of the words of the Japanese Buddhist monk Shinran, follower of Honen and founder of True Pure Land Buddhism in Japan. It was originally written in the 13th century and was intended as a hidden treasure for the inner few. When read properly, "Tannisho" can be a spiritually liberating guide to attaining happiness, joy and serenity in this lifetime. Brief, beautifully written and deceptively simple, "Tannisho" remains… (more)

Tannisho" ("Lamenting the Deviations") is a record of the words of the Japanese Buddhist monk Shinran, follower of Honen and founder of True Pure Land Buddhism in Japan. It was originally written in the 13th century and was intended as a hidden treasure for the inner few. When read properly, "Tannisho" can be a spiritually liberating guide to attaining happiness, joy and serenity in this lifetime. Brief, beautifully written and deceptively simple, "Tannisho" remains one of most beloved yet controversial religious texts in Japanese Buddhism.