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.
In the Infinite Life Sutra, one of the main texts of the Pure Land tradition, Amitabha Buddha made his 18th vow: âIf, when I attain Buddhahood,
In the last three articles in my column, weâve been discussing a lot about Amitabha-recitation âby ten timesâ. There are actually two âdiscrepanciesâ between the
Rebirth by Amitabha-recitation in 10 times Master Tanluan (476??542 CE), a prominent patriarch in Pure Land Buddhism, interpreted âreciting Amitabha ten timesâ with an analytical set
Many within Buddhism itself criticize the concept of âother-powerâ (?L?O) or Buddha power, asserting that it is over-emphasized in Pure Land Buddhism. They might say,
Why âEven only ten timesâ? Many Buddhist practitioners find the 18th Vow of Amitabha Buddha â the Primal Vow that guarantees salvation to every being that
In this three-part series, Pure Land columnist Alan Kwan examines the three most important vows of Amitabha Buddhaâs forty-eight vows, which constitute Amitabhaâs plan for
In this three-part series, Pure Land columnist Alan Kwan examines the three most important vows of Amitabha Buddhaâs forty-eight vows, which constitute Amitabhaâs plan for
In this three-part series, Pure Land columnist Alan Kwan examines the three most important vows of Amitabha Buddhaâs forty-eight vows, which constitute Amitabhaâs plan for
Remarks in the Commentary of the Contemplation Sutra Soon after Master Shandao defined exclusive practice and mixed practice in his Commentary of the Contemplation Sutra, he told
Exclusive Practice As classified by Master Shandao, the de facto founder of Pure Land Buddhism in China, the Pure Land teaching of Amitabha Buddha is
Editor’s note: âTeachings of Amitabha Buddhaâ is an inspiring column about the vital spiritual matters of Pure Land Buddhism â from its history, philosophy, and practice
In the Commentary on the Contemplation Sutra, Master Shandao opened the door to Amitabhaâs Pure Land based on two teachings of two Buddhas. One is known
