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Truth is the inconceivable state, or, in the words of the Japanese writer: "The truth is nothing but the state where thoughts come to an end; the right meditation is to perceive this truth. He who has obtained this meditation is called Buddha. This is this doctrine of the San-ron sect." Part of its work, as set forth by the Rev.
The San-ron Shu, as the Three-Shastra sect calls itself, is the sect of the Teachings of Buddha's whole life. Other sects are founded upon single sutras, a fact which makes the student liable to narrowness of opinion. The San-ron gives greater breadth of view and catholicity of opinion.
In a word, the Shin sect believes in instantaneous conversion and sanctification. So, the old Buddhism prior to Shinran taught a phase of synergism, or the union of faith and works. Shinran, in his "Reformed" Buddhism, taught the simplicity of faith. So also in regard to the sacred writings, Shinran opposed the San-ron school and the three-grade idea.
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