Don’t Rush Past the Suffering
Ty Phillips
27 March 2015
Suffering—we are all familiar with this term, and if we have lived for more than a few short months, we are also familiar with this
MBSR and Buddhist Mindfulness: Seeking Continuities, Not Differences
Julian Chase
27 March 2015
As anyone interested in meditation or Buddhism will have noticed, there has been considerable coverage recently of the benefits of mindfulness in a so-called “secular”
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
“Wisdom 2.0”: Hacking Buddhism to Make a Better Samsara
Dorje Kirsten
20 March 2015
As I approach the magnificently remodeled San Francisco Marriott in Union Square, I become keenly aware of the vast differences in karmic circumstances that exist
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
Learning to Receive
Sister Ocean
9 January 2015
Generosity is a fundamental trait that is celebrated by all of the world’s religions. December means Christmas for my family, so I’ve been thinking about
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,
Two Roads to an Awakened Heart
Sangeeta Bansal
9 January 2015
“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road does not mean they are lost.” – Dalai Lama (goodreads) In
Ema: Japan’s Tradition of Votive Prayer Plaques
Meher McArthur
12 December 2014
Visitors to Japan’s shrines and temples cannot miss the hundreds of wooden votive plaques hanging on stands in a reserved area outside on the shrine
Perseverance of Joy upon Hearing of Pristine Pure Land Buddhism
Alan Kwan
5 December 2014
If you have ever felt joyful upon hearing of Amitabha Buddha’s deliverance and admittance to his Pure Land, you are now on the right track