Shinnyo-en is Buddhist order that is based on the Nirvana (Mahaparinirvana) Sutra. Considered the "final teaching" of the Buddha, this set of teachings emphasizes that all people have the seed of enlightenment within them and by acting with compassion and concern for others, everyone can cultivate that seed and find their true self.
Over the centuries, Buddhist instruction has been freely available to all. However, those who have gone on to the higher levels of training and become teachers themselves have primarily been people who withdrew from society to train in monasteries of remote locations. Shinnyo-en was created to provide an alternative framework for guidance and practice so that ordinary people can make society their fundamental training ground. Although Shinnyo-en's doctrine is firmly grounded in traditional Buddhism, it is an order where lay practitioners can train on an equal level with conventional clergy. In short, it is a diverse spiritual community (Sangha) that tries to support each and every one of its members to walk the path toward wisdom.
I will post my Next blog about "Shinnyo-en History"
I post a blog before the name is "Shinnyo-en" (https://steemit.com/shinnyo-en/@bbaspring/shinnyo-en)