http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2009/02/12/nirvana-day/ My life as a father, Buddhist and Japanophile. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:53:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2009/02/12/nirvana-day/#comment-1573 Just Sitting Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:03:32 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=3076#comment-1573 Thanks Doug! Thanks Doug!

]]> http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2009/02/12/nirvana-day/#comment-1571 Doug Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:37:29 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=3076#comment-1571 "Bu" and "Butsu" are both ways to read the same Kanji for Buddha. So, depending on stylistic differences, some may chant Namu Amida Bu or chant Namu Amida Butsu. Honestly, I've heard both. “Bu” and “Butsu” are both ways to read the same Kanji for Buddha. So, depending on stylistic differences, some may chant Namu Amida Bu or chant Namu Amida Butsu. Honestly, I’ve heard both.

]]> http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2009/02/12/nirvana-day/#comment-1567 Just Sitting Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:51:26 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=3076#comment-1567 Nice post. Informative and educational as usual. On another note could you clarify why everyone seems to chant/recite/write the Nembutsu as (at least in Japanese) Namu Amida Bu as opposed to Namu Amida Butsu? I can't seem to find anything explaining that on the net. Thanks! Nice post. Informative and educational as usual. On another note could you clarify why everyone seems to chant/recite/write the Nembutsu as (at least in Japanese) Namu Amida Bu as opposed to Namu Amida Butsu? I can’t seem to find anything explaining that on the net. Thanks!

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