How Does a Pure Land Aspirant Practice “Bodhichitta”?
Alan Kwan
12 June 2015
Pure Land practitioners are puzzled by a moral dilemma Despite the fact that aspiring to be reborn in the Land of Bliss is the same
The aim of Pure Land teaching is rebirth in Amitabha Buddha’s Land of Bliss, and the method to attain rebirth is recitation of Amitabha’s Name, as said by Shakyamuni Buddha. Is it the teaching of Shakyamuni or Amitabha, or both? What are the similarities and differences between the two teachings in Pure Land Buddhism? Lots of doubts and confusion? Better clarify it because it involves the Buddha’s original intent of appearing in the world to deliver us for attaining perfect Enlightenment and ultimate liberation.
Is “Bodhichitta” one of the Causal Conditions Necessary for Rebirth in the Pure Land?
Alan Kwan
29 May 2015
The role of Bodhichitta in Pure Land practice Referring to Amitabha’s Fundamental Vow, Master Shandao identified Name-recitation to be the karma of assurance of rebirth. It is
Confusion, Doubt, and Misunderstanding in the Exclusive Practice of Amitabha-recitation
Alan Kwan
15 May 2015
Practitioners following the Path of the Great Vow in Pure Land Buddhism as classified by Master Shandao take exclusive Amitabha-invocation as their main practice. By
The Transition from Mixed Practice to Exclusive Practice
Alan Kwan
30 April 2015
The Two Paths in Pure Land Buddhism Practitioners who have studied the Shandao tradition of pristine Pure Land Buddhism will in all probability possess an
What is “Right Mindfulness” in Pure Land Buddhism?
Alan Kwan
17 April 2015
Rebirth is assured by practicing with “right mindfulness” When interpreting the Third Contemplation in his Commentary on the Contemplation Sutra, Master Shandao wrote: “If when a
Can Pure Land Aspirants be Reborn Using Mixed or Miscellaneous Practices?
Alan Kwan
2 April 2015
Three different kinds of mixed practices Having discussed the importance of the exclusive practice of Amitabha-recitation for assured rebirth in Amitabha’s Land of Bliss, we
Amitabha-invocation Should Not Be Mixed With Other Buddha-invocations
Alan Kwan
20 March 2015
Just one Buddha, instead of all Buddhas We have previously discussed why, in order to ensure rebirth in the Land of Bliss, Pure Land practitioners should
Amitabha-Recitation Practice Should Not Be Mixed with Other Practices
Alan Kwan
6 March 2015
Buddha-invocation signifies reliance on Buddha-power To attain rebirth in the Land of Bliss, Pure Land practitioners are advised not to mix Amitabha-invocation with other Buddhist
More about the Correlation between Faith and Practice in Pure Land Buddhism
buddhistdoor
13 February 2015
Faith is not genuine if the practice is not always active Master Shandao (613–81) introduced an important concept about faith in Amitabha’s deliverance and the
Is My Faith in Amitabha Buddha Not Deep Enough?
Alan Kwan
6 February 2015
What is next after we place our faith in Amitabha’s deliverance? One is considered to have established the two kinds of deep faith when one
What Do Pure Land Practitioners Believe?
Alan Kwan
23 January 2015
One day my daughter asked me, “Dad, I know ‘Western’ religion emphasizes belief in God. However, if someone asks me what Buddhists believe, what should
Perseverance in Enlightenment and Faith upon Hearing the Teachings of Pristine Pure Land Buddhism
Alan Kwan
9 January 2015
The Two Other Kinds of Perseverance It is joyful to read the books written by Master Shandao, the de facto founder of Pure Land Buddhism,