How Shakyamuni Introduced Amitabha Before His Parinirvana
Alan Kwan
15 July 2026
The Buddha of our world introduced the Buddha of Infinite Light to reveal how enlightenment is open to all, Buddhist or non-Buddhist
The Wonders of Reciting “Namo Amitabha Buddha”
Alan Kwan
22 June 2026
The profound meaning of reciting Amitabha Buddha’s name is both multi-layered yet all-embracing, which can be practiced by all
A Correct Understanding of the Core Teaching in the Amitabha Sutra
Alan Kwan
27 April 2026
Towards a correct understanding the third scripture of the Pure Land tradition, especially regarding the mind of practice
The Meaning of the Name of Amitabha Buddha
Alan Kwan
23 February 2026
How the Name of Amitabha Buddha embodies the profound realities of the Pure Land and the dual qualities of infinite light and life
How Much Do We Know About Amitabha’s Name?
Alan Kwan
26 January 2026
Unpacking the profound meaning of invoking the Name of Amitabha Buddha and how it encompasses all Dharma practice
The Three Pure Land Sutras as One Integrated Teaching of Amitabha’s Deliverance Through His Name
Alan Kwan
23 June 2025
Exploring the integrated philosophical and pedagogical flow of the three core scriptures of the Pure Land canon
Six Similarities and Two Differences in the Three Pure Land Sutras
Alan Kwan
26 May 2025
Grounding Pure Land practice in the essential texts of the three Pure Land Sutras: the sudden teaching of One Buddha
Humility and Respect for the Buddha’s Word: Believing and Accepting the Teaching
Alan Kwan
22 April 2025
Alan Kwan presents a case for understanding the Pure Land scriptures on their own terms: as vehicles to Amitabha Buddha
The Process of Establishing Full Faith in Amitabha Buddha
Alan Kwan
24 March 2025
Alan Kwan provides guidance on how disciples can come to Amitabha Buddha through reaction, repentance, and recitation
Our Role in Amitabha’s Teaching of Deliverance to the Pure Land
Alan Kwan
14 January 2025
Alan Kwan explores how Shakyamuni Buddha and Amitabha Buddha have charted profound cosmic plans for sentient beings’ destinies
Establishing Faith in the Pure Land Teaching in the Context of Practice
Alan Kwan
23 December 2024
If we want to be reborn in the Pure Land, we need to do these things to form a connection with Amitabha Buddha
The Bridge Between the Teachings of Shakyamuni and Amitabha
Alan Kwan
26 November 2024
Alan Kwan discusses how Pure Land Buddhism unites the soteriology of Shakyamuni Buddha with the other-power salvation of Amitabha Buddha