“Yes”
2009 November 2
To hear the call of Amida, or believe in his Original Vows, ultimately comes to utter this one word, “Yes,” in response. Don’t say “but,” and get away from the embrace of merciful Amida.”
- Gojun Shichiri (quoted in D. T. Suzuki’s Collected Writings on Shin Buddhism, Shinshu Otaniha, 1973)
This post resonated. For me Amida’s Vow is the unconditional and all-pervasive Yes- the unconditional affirmation of life. Faith is simply hitching my boat to the Ark of the unconditional and all-pervasive Yes.