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The Jodo Ethic and the Spirit of the Ohmi Shonin

Vol. 4 | Why So Many Shonin Were Born in One Place

Why did Ohmi produce so many merchant dynasties? This installment of The Jodo Ethic and the Spirit of the Ohmi Shonin examines the competing theories — from naturalized immigrants and free markets to fragmented fiefdoms — and argues that geography, more than any single cause, was the common thread that sustained them all.
The Jodo Ethic and the Spirit of the Ohmi Shonin

Vol. 2 | Before We Begin

A note to readers before the series begins in earnest: what this series is — and is not — about, and how key terms like "Jodo thought" and "Ohmi Shonin" are used throughout.
The Jodo Ethic and the Spirit of the Ohmi Shonin

Vol. 1 | The Japanese Stocks Warren Buffett Bought

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway holds stakes in five Japanese trading companies — including Itochu, whose roots trace back to Chubei Ito, an Ohmi Shonin from 19th-century Shiga Prefecture. This series explores the merchant spirit and Buddhist ethics behind their enduring success.
The Jodo Ethic and the Spirit of the Ohmi Shonin

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