Welcome to the English-speaking home of Jodo Shu North America Pure Land Buddhism of Honen Shonin. Honen (1133 - 1212, Japan) taught that anyone - regardless of gender, social standing, or life circumstances - can achieve Ojo, or birth in the Pure Land simply by reciting Nembutsu: praise of Amida Buddha. In the spirit of Honen and Pure Land Buddhism, all visitors are welcome here to pass through, learn, share your ideas, and become a part of our online community. Namu Amida Butsu.