Charles B. Jones has recently published a slate of vastly informative publications on the Pure Land tradition. In 2019, the associate professor of Religion and
Amitabha Buddha’s first 11 vows are addressed to “humans and devas” All ordinary beings, including humans and devas, attain all the benefits given by Amitabha
An examination of Amitabha’s 3rd and 4th Vows, which ensure equality for all who enter his Pure Land
Growing Buddhist communities in Iowa signal changing demographics and religious interest
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
Exploring the meaning of buddhahood in the Japanese Buddhist tradition
Tracing the history and delivery of important Buddhist chants…
Amitabha wants all beings to become like Shakyamuni
The relationship between Amitabha and sentient…
