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The Golden Chain | Guide to a Life of Love

is a traditional recitation within American Shin Buddhist communities, much loved as a children’s reading. For decades, it has been recited in Buddhist Churches of America temples, youth services for Dharma School, Young Buddhist groups, and scouting and basketball programs. In my Jodo Shinshu temple, saying The Golden, or the Name, of Amida Buddha, joyfully expressing gratitude for Amida’s compassionate vow.

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