HONEN

Founder of Pure Land sect (Jodo) of Japanese Buddhism. He taught that rebirth into the Pure Land is open to anyone and everyone, irrespective of status and learning. No elaborate meditative practices or magical formulae are involved, but simply repeating the name of the Buddha.

Life

• Biographies of Honen from Encyclopedia.com

• Entry on Honen in New World Encyclopedia 

Writings

• Selections from the sayings and writings of Honen

• The Essential Teachings of Honen Shonin