What Kind of Body Will We Have in the Land of Bliss?
An examination of Amitabha’s 3rd and 4th Vows, which ensure equality for all who enter his Pure Land
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.
An examination of Amitabha’s 3rd and 4th Vows, which ensure equality for all who enter his Pure Land
Vows addressed to the “human and celestial beings in that land” Amitabha Buddha was very systematic in making his vows. The first 11 vows address
The deliverance of those who have the least capacity to leave world of suffering
Why all vows are connected to the Primal Vow
Exploring the meaning of Amitabha’s core vows
The story of Amitabha’s final mortal life
Why the Buddha revealed infinite light to our world
Amitabha wants all beings to become like Shakyamuni
The relationship between Amitabha and sentient…
Dispelling hesitation in full commitment to the nianfo
Why the Pure Land teaching matches with the law of karma
How Amitabha made the Pure Land for us