● Condition This is a recycled book from a library. It has labels, PP (polypropylene) lamination, and stamps. As far as I can tell, there are no noticeable stains, yellowing, or writing in the text that would hinder reading. ● Product Description Compiled and translated by Akiko Ishimaru Jinbun Shoin Content Description An ambitious attempt to translate all of Honen Shonin's letters into easy-to-understand modern Japanese. This book allows you to encounter the voice of a human being, Honen, filled with deep compassion and warmth, rather than the words of a strict ascetic. While empathizing with people's suffering and confusion, Honen left behind numerous letters to his disciples and believers. Within them, there is a quiet understanding of the desire to be saved and a gentle encouragement to "live together." Even in the modern world, where conflict and loneliness never cease, his words gently illuminate the reader's heart, like a timeless light. When you are lost in life, when you want to care for someone— Honen's letters will give you quiet courage and deep peace. Table of Contents Part 1: Honen's Letters (Letter to the Holy Man of Kuroda; Letter to Ku-Amida-butsu; Reply to Saburo Tsudo; Reply to the Wife of Taro Sanhide Ogo; Reply to Taro Sanhide Ogo; Reply to Masako Hojo; Reply to the Kitano Mandokoro of Kujō Kanezane; Reply to the Question of Kujō Kanezane; Reply to Naozane Kumagai, etc.) Part 2: Honen's Words (Words on Establishing the Jodo Shu; Words Shown to Taira Shigehira's Question; Words Shown to the Monk Kumagai (Jiro Naozane); Words on Eating Fish and Rebirth; Words Always Spoken; Words Shown to Disciples at the Time of Exile (excerpt); Words Shown to a Prostitute in Murotsu; Words Shown to Horenbo about the Ruins; Words Shown to Disciples at the Time of Death) ● Notes ・This is a used item. There may be scratches and stains not mentioned in the description. Please understand. ・Regarding basic matters, I have described points to keep in mind when purchasing in my profile. Please read it if you are negotiating the price. Thank you.