Shinran Shonin unknowingly founded Shin Buddhism almost 800 years ago. As a young boy being raised by his uncle,
Shinran was accepted to become a monk on Mt. Hiei in Kyoto, Japan, but after 20 years of monastic life, Shinran learned of
the Monk Honen and went to study under him. Honen taught that the path to enlightenment was best gained by
In a Nut Shell...
Date: 21 May
Translation:
Description: Shinran Shonin's birth
on May 21st 1173 is celebrated every year by Shin Buddhists
