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Recommended Reading

There is no official "Buddhist Bible," but these books are a great start to learning about and the practicing of Buddhism.  The Wahiawa Hongwanji has a monthly book reading group that studies selected readings and Sensei Kevin is available to discuss any of these readings.

Foundational Shin Buddhist Texts
Delivered by Shakyamuni Buddha:
 
Selected Shinran Shonin writings:
Hymns of True Entrusting Heart and the Nembutsu from the chapter on Practice
 
Written by Yuien-bo (A disciple of Shinran Shonin):
Bloom, Alfred (1992). Strategies for Modern Living: A Commentary with Text of the Tannisho.  Berkley, CA: Numata Center for Buddhist Translation and Research. 
 

Book References can be purchased online or at the Wahiawa Hongwanji Temple Office (office hours M-F 8-12Noon).


Very Approachable Reads:
Kubose, Gyomay M. (1967). Everyday Suchness: Buddhist Essays on Everyday Living (13th ed).  Coursegold, CA: Dharma House Publications.
 
Ohtani, Gomonshu K. (2009). The Buddha's Wish for the World.  Berkley, CA: American Buddhist Study Center Press.