Rennyo

Rennyo was a 15th-century Japanese Buddhist monk and reformer who significantly shaped the Jodo Shinshu school of Pure Land Buddhism. He emphasized accessible devotion and moral living, making Buddhist teachings more understandable and approachable for ordinary people. By promoting the idea that salvation came through sincere faith in Amitabha Buddha rather than complex rituals, Rennyo helped popularize Buddhism among common folk. His efforts fostered greater religious unity and community practice, laying the foundation for modern Pure Land Buddhism. Rennyo is remembered as a key figure in making Buddhist teachings more inclusive and relevant in daily life.