Alan Kwan clarifies the deeper meaning of the Contemplation Sutra: that meditative virtues remain secondary to chanting the Name
Shakyamuni Buddha outlines the real benefits of attaining rebirth, with real merit and virtues, in the Land of Bliss
A conversation with Singaporean Clement Tan launches this series of interviews with international leaders of Shin Buddhist sanghas
What prevents us from following and practicing any of Shakyamuni Buddha’s 84,000 expedient teachings and following Amitabha?
Remorse and shame are completely appropriate feelings in light of our karmic debts, but they connect us deeper to the Buddhas
Examining the methods by which enlightened beings make us ordinary delusional creatures into buddhas
Why the Pure Land teachings bring both Shakyamuni Buddha and Amitabha Buddha into a cosmic plan for our liberation
Joseph Houseal explores the legacy of the renowned Russian explorer and cultural preservationist
Discussing the sambhogakaya (enjoyment) body of Amitabha Buddha’s differences from Shakyamuni’s nirmanakaya (manifestation)
Discussing the deep and true objective of Pure Land Buddhism – becoming an enlightened being through the Name of Amitabha
A meditation on what cats and Buddhist practice can teach us about unconditional love and acceptance
Exploring the unique nature of the Pure Land and the buddhahood-oriented goal of rebirth in Amitabha’s world
