
Situating Amitabha’s 18th Vow Among the 48 Vows
Why all vows are connected to the Primal Vow
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.

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

How do we enter the Pure Land?

The nature of rebirth in the Pure Land

The presence of diverse beings in the Pure Land