
The Nine Levels in the Contemplation Sutra and the Three Grades in the Infinite Life Sutra
Going beyond the primary scripture of the Pure Land school and exploring the virtues expanded on by the Contemplation Sutra

Going beyond the primary scripture of the Pure Land school and exploring the virtues expanded on by the Contemplation Sutra

Exploring the integrated philosophical and pedagogical flow of the three core scriptures of the Pure Land canon

This posthumous work by the late Rev. Dr. Inagaki Hisao examines the teachings of a Shin Buddhist master of the 19th century

Grounding Pure Land practice in the essential texts of the three Pure Land Sutras: the sudden teaching of One Buddha

Alan Kwan presents a case for understanding the Pure Land scriptures on their own terms: as vehicles to Amitabha Buddha

Sensei Alex Kakuyo reflects on the at times harsh realities of life and the power of Buddhist practice as a tool for moving through them.

Alan Kwan provides guidance on how disciples can come to Amitabha Buddha through reaction, repentance, and recitation

The character of Queen Vaidehi provides an invaluable model for understanding the causal conditions for Pure Land rebirth

Alan Kwan explores how Shakyamuni Buddha and Amitabha Buddha have charted profound cosmic plans for sentient beings’ destinies

If we want to be reborn in the Pure Land, we need to do these things to form a connection with Amitabha Buddha

Alan Kwan discusses how Pure Land Buddhism unites the soteriology of Shakyamuni Buddha with the other-power salvation of Amitabha Buddha

Meeting Shakyamuni Buddha and being introduced to Amitabha Buddha through delving deep into the Buddhist canon