Christopher Brainerd blogs about his journey into Buddhism

This is a collection of Christopher Brainerd's ramblings written as a novice student of Buddhism.
My primary practice is Jodo Shinshu, yet I ramble on many spiritual topics.
Some of what follows is original, some are quotes or summations for which I provide the source.
Gassho!

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Exposed

The Unhindered Light of Amida
That illuminates my blind passions (bonno)
And like ice melts them into the waters of Enlightenment (jinen)
Shines on me through my percepts of others
Like a mirror, they reflect my foolishness.
My discriminating Mind only sees others' faults
But the finger in the mirror points at me!
How grateful I am for Admida's illuminating wisdom!
Namo-Amida-Butsu

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