Buddhist Psalms translated from the Japanese of Shinran Shonin

A compact anthology of devotional verses and short homilies that meditate on reliance upon the Infinite Light and the salvific efficacy of the Holy Name, blending praise, thanksgiving, and candid confession. The pieces outline key Pure Land teachings, addressing faith and doubt, the spiritual difficulties of a degenerate age, and the promise of deliverance, often using vivid religious imagery. Several hymns honor earlier teachers and describe visionary signs associated with transmission. Closing sections contain lamentations, exhortations to trust, and brief additional psalms intended for communal recitation and private reflection.