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> [“Although I too am within Amida's grasp, Passions obstruct my eyes and I cannot see him; Nevertheless, great compassion is untiring and illumines me always.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shinran-shonin/although-i-too-am-within-amida-s-grasp-passions-obstruct-my-eyes-and/)

Shinran Shonin

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## More by Shinran Shonin

> [“Although I too am within Amida's grasp, Passions obstruct my eyes and I cannot see him; Nevertheless, great compassion is untiring and illumines me…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shinran-shonin/although-i-too-am-within-amida-s-grasp-passions-obstruct-my-eyes-and/)

Shinran Shonin

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