Jodo Shinshu (True Pure Land Buddhism) Shinshu, also popularly known as Ikko-shu. A sect of Pure Land Buddhism, founded by Shinran. The fundamental scriptures are the Three Pure Land Sutras: *The Larger Sutra of Immeasurable Life*, *The Sutra of Contemplation on the Buddha of Immeasurable Life*, and *The Amitabha Sutra*. The *Kyogyoshinsho* serves as the basis for its doctrinal teachings. In contrast to Honen's emphasis on the practice of reciting the Nembutsu (the name of Amitabha Buddha), Jodo Shinshu emphasizes faith. It regards the Other Power (tariki) of Amitabha Buddha as the fundamental principle for rebirth in the Pure Land. It is a lay Buddhist sect that allows for the consumption of meat and marriage, and succession is based on lineage. Although Shinran did not intend to establish a new sect, his great-grandson Kakunyo established Hongan-ji Temple as its head temple. During the Muromachi period, under the 8th Patriarch Rennyo, the sect's influence expanded dramatically, gaining widespread support from the common people. In the early Edo period, due to the shogunate's religious policies, it was divided into two main branches in 1602: Nishi Hongan-ji (Honganji-ha) and Higashi Hongan-ji (Otani-ha). The heads of Higashi and Nishi Hongan-ji were direct descendants of Shinran. However, there are also other branches, including the Takada-ha, which traces its lineage to Shinran's disciple Shinbutsu, as well as the Bukkoji-ha, Kibe-ha, Koshoji-ha, Izumoji-ha, Yamamotoha, Seishoji-ha, and Sanmonto-ha, totaling ten branches of Shinshu. Size: Length: 106 cm Sleeve Length: 71 cm Waist: 49 cm Weight: 475g Damage to the right front collar. Image 10 Damage 2cm x 3cm, 10cm below the waist seam. Image 16 (front) and 9 (back) Damage to the right hem, 3cm x 8cm. Image 17 Fabric enlargement. Image 11 Thank you. Buddhism Shakyamuni Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, Dainichi Nyorai Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, Fudo Myoo Three Pure Land Sutras, Three Great Sun Sutras, Three Lotus Sutras Three Maitreya Sutras, Three Sutras for the Protection of the Nation Monk, Buddhist Robe, Kasaya (Buddhist Robe), Samue (Work Clothes) Bowl, Rosary, Fan Hosso Sect, Dosho Kegon Sect, Shinsho Ritsu Sect, Ganjin Tendai Sect, Saicho Shingon Sect, Kukai Yuzu Nembutsu Sect, Ryonin Jodo Sect, Honen Rinzai Sect, Eisai Jodo Shinshu, Shinran Soto Sect, Dogen Nichiren Sect, Nichiren Ji Sect, Ippen Obaku Sect, Ingen