Editor’s note: “Teachings of Amitabha Buddha” is an inspiring column about the vital spiritual matters of Pure Land Buddhism – from its history, philosophy, and practice
Editor’s note: “Teachings of Amitabha Buddha” is an inspiring column about the vital spiritual matters of Pure Land Buddhism – from its history, philosophy, and practice
It is a very common and reasonable question for those coming to Pure Land Buddhism for the first time to ask: “Who is Amida Buddha?”
Editor’s note:“Teachings of Amitabha Buddha” is an inspiring column about the vital spiritual matters of Pure Land Buddhism – from its history, philosophy, and practice
One of the main discussions around Pure Land Buddhism is that of Other Power versus Self Power. Indeed one of the major criticisms of Pure
Pure Land is not a Buddhist heaven where we go when we die. It is a present conscious reality available to every person. It was
I first came across Pure Land Buddhism about five years ago, during a chance meeting of a Buddhist monk in Shanghai China. I had at
It is a very common and reasonable question for those coming to Pure Land Buddhism for the first time to ask: “Who is Amitabha Buddha?”
Fear is the air we breathe. We subscribe to religions that exploit our dread of death. We do business in an economy of fear as
The concept of “two Buddhas, two teachings” The title’s statement is extracted from the Commentary of Contemplation Sutra written by Master Shandao, the de facto founder of Pure
The Three Pure Land Sutras As we know, all Buddhist teachings are spoken and expounded by Shakyamuni Buddha. Shakyamuni also introduced the Pure Land teaching,
One of the main discussions around Pure Land Buddhism is that of Other Power versus Self Power. Indeed one of the major criticisms of Pure
