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q (1415-1499)
translated by Hisao Inagaki
Having abandoned the mind of self-power to perform various practices and
miscellaneous acts, I have entrusted myself to Amida Tathagata with singleness
of heart recognizing that he has resolved my crucial after-life problem
once and for all.
I understand that at the moment such entrusting Faith arises in me, my
deliverance from Samsara is settled with the assurance of birth in the
Pure Land, and joyfully accept that recitation of the Nembutsu which follows
is to express my indebtedness to Amida.
How grateful I am that I have come to this understanding through the benevolence
of the founder, Shinran Shonin, who appeared in this country and of the
masters of the succeeding generations who have guided me with deep compassion!
From now on, I will abide by the rules of conduct all my life.