Why Are There Two Names Given to the Buddha in the Land of Bliss?
Alan Kwan
21 March 2022
The Text of Amitabha’s 12th and the 13th vows Of the 48 Vows, the 12th and the 13th are two of the Five Real Vows
An Easy Practice for Dwelling in the State of Non-Retrogression
Alan Kwan
16 February 2022
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
What Kind of Supernatural Powers Will We Have in the Land of Bliss?
Alan Kwan
17 January 2022
All living beings are masters of supernatural powers in the Land of Bliss The Infinite Life Sutra says: That Buddha-land, like the realm of unconditioned
What Kind of Body Will We Have in the Land of Bliss?
Alan Kwan
15 December 2021
An examination of Amitabha’s 3rd and 4th Vows, which ensure equality for all who enter his Pure Land
Does Life End upon Rebirth in the Land of Bliss?
Alan Kwan
16 November 2021
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 Deep Meaning of Amitabha’s First Vow
Alan Kwan
26 October 2021
The deliverance of those who have the least capacity to leave world of suffering
Situating Amitabha’s 18th Vow Among the 48 Vows
Alan Kwan
24 September 2021
Why all vows are connected to the Primal Vow
Categorizing Amitabha’s 48 Vows in the Infinite Life Sutra
Alan Kwan
23 August 2021
Exploring the meaning of Amitabha’s core vows
What Motivated Bodhisattva Dharmakara to Make the 48 Great Vows?
Alan Kwan
26 July 2021
The story of Amitabha’s final mortal life
The Original Intent of Shakyamuni Buddha is to Extol Amitabha’s Name
Alan Kwan
21 June 2021
Why the Buddha revealed infinite light to our world
“Do You Want to Become a Buddha Like Shakyamuni?” Asks Amitabha
Alan Kwan
25 May 2021
Amitabha wants all beings to become like Shakyamuni
How Does the Buddha Relate to Ordinary Beings?
Alan Kwan
26 April 2021
The relationship between Amitabha and sentient…