Following Shoshogyo [in the Shodaigyo ceremony] is Jinshingyo.…

Now that we have steadfastly polished the mind with the Odaimoku, we continue to purify shin [mind/heart] and body further through Jinshingyo. Our shin becomes crystal clear. And so, we deeply feel the merits we have accumulated through the chanting of the Odaimoku; it flows as freely as a fountain through the entire body and wells up from the bottom of our hearts. Yes, we are now immersed in the “Expanse of Shodai Boundlessness” (Shodai Zanmai). Such an incredible feeling no one can describe. It can be said to be bright, and light, yet stable, and heavy. Such are the sensations of this expanse.

When we are immersed in the “Expanse of Shodai Boundlessness” a thing called Bussho (Buddha Nature), or the Buddha heart within our own heart, is enlightened. Outside of ourselves, we perceive the power of Honbutsu (the Original Buddha) who has great compassion for our salvation. Inside ourselves, Buddha Nature manifests and we achieve the realm of Kanno Dokyo (Buddhist Compassion for all Living Beings). We actualize Shodai Jobutsu (the Attainment of Buddhahood through Shodai). We perceive this “just as we are” through the great merit of practicing of Rokkon Shojo (the Purification of the Six Senses).

What this comes down to is Jiju Horaku (Perceiving the Joy of Dharma). As we enter the expanse of the One Great Equality (with no conflict between self and others), at that time, we feel we cannot keep this for ourselves alone. We must share the heart and the joy of the Dharma. We must share this with as many as we can. We aspire for Jita Guan (Peace for both ourselves and others) so we may achieve a true land of peace.

This is Jinshingyo, and this is the purpose of this practice.