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Situating Amitabha’s 18th Vow Among the 48 Vows

Situating Amitabha’s 18th Vow Among the 48 Vows

Why all vows are connected to the Primal Vow

Uploaded 24 Sep 2021

Categorizing Amitabha’s 48 Vows in the <i>Infinite Life Sutra</i>

Categorizing Amitabha’s 48 Vows in the Infinite Life Sutra

Exploring the meaning of Amitabha's core vows

Uploaded 23 Aug 2021

What Motivated Bodhisattva Dharmakara to Make the 48 Great Vows?

What Motivated Bodhisattva Dharmakara to Make the 48 Great Vows?

The story of Amitabha’s final mortal life

Uploaded 26 Jul 2021

The Original Intent of Shakyamuni Buddha is to Extol Amitabha’s Name

The Original Intent of Shakyamuni Buddha is to Extol Amitabha’s Name

Why the Buddha revealed infinite light to our world

Uploaded 21 Jun 2021

“Do You Want to Become a Buddha Like Shakyamuni?” Asks Amitabha

“Do You Want to Become a Buddha Like Shakyamuni?” Asks Amitabha

Amitabha wants all beings to become like Shakyamuni

Uploaded 25 May 2021

How Does the Buddha Relate to Ordinary Beings?

How Does the Buddha Relate to Ordinary Beings?

The relationship between Amitabha and sentient creatures

Uploaded 26 Apr 2021

Amitabha’s Vow-Power: The Augmentative Cause that Bestows Splendid Merit and Real Benefits

Amitabha’s Vow-Power: The Augmentative Cause that Bestows Splendid Merit and Real Benefits

Dispelling hesitation in full commitment to the nianfo

Uploaded 23 Mar 2021

Does Self-Reward Resulting from Another’s Acts Violate the Law of Karma?

Does Self-Reward Resulting from Another’s Acts Violate the Law of Karma?

Why the Pure Land teaching matches with the law of karma

Uploaded 23 Feb 2021

The Land of Bliss: Amitabha’s to Build, Ours to Enjoy

The Land of Bliss: Amitabha’s to Build, Ours to Enjoy

How Amitabha made the Pure Land for us

Uploaded 26 Jan 2021

To Become a Buddha by Rebirth in the Pure Land

To Become a Buddha by Rebirth in the Pure Land

How do we enter the Pure Land?

Uploaded 28 Dec 2020

All Are Reborn as Buddha-like Living Beings in the Land of Bliss

All Are Reborn as Buddha-like Living Beings in the Land of Bliss

The nature of rebirth in the Pure Land

Uploaded 19 Nov 2020

How Many Kinds of Living Beings Are There in the Land of Bliss?

How Many Kinds of Living Beings Are There in the Land of Bliss?

The presence of diverse beings in the Pure Land

Uploaded 27 Oct 2020

Rejoicing in Faith Comes from Amitabha’s Name

Rejoicing in Faith Comes from Amitabha’s Name

Why faith in rebirth in the Pure Land is drawn from the Name

Uploaded 25 Sep 2020

Joyful Entrusting to Amitabha’s Deliverance

Joyful Entrusting to Amitabha’s Deliverance

Reliance on the Name determines rebirth

Uploaded 24 Aug 2020