Rennyo: The Second Founder of Shin Buddhism : With a Translation of His Letters (Nanzan Studies in Asian Religions)

The first book length study of Rennyo (1415-1499), a Jodo Shinshu priest who transformed the Honganji religious order into the most powerful Buddhist organization in Japan. It includes an annotated translation of Rennyo's major letters, the source of much of his influence. "...This reasearch will be the standard source on Rennyo for years to come..." Choice