Exclusion or not- for Jodoshinshu

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truthb
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Exclusion or not- for Jodoshinshu

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In the 18th vow Amitabha expresses who is excluded from his vow, yet later on says that all will be saved....

Shinran says that the Primal Vow actually includes all beings.... can anyone speak to this? Are slanderers of the Dharma included in the Primal Vow?
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Re: Exclusion or not- for Jodoshinshu

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Take a look at the Visualization Sutra, specifically the conditions for birth in the various ranks.
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Re: Exclusion or not- for Jodoshinshu

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Thanks, looked at it- and it appears that, according to Shan-Tao, even those who do the evil acts are admitted.....

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