The Meaning of “Even 10 Times” in Amitabha’s 18th Vow
The true meaning of reciting Amitabha’s name “10 times” in Pure Land Buddhism and Pure Land practice
The true meaning of reciting Amitabha’s name “10 times” in Pure Land Buddhism and Pure Land practice
Reflections on the profound wisdom and power of generosity to build bridges and sustain communities
Exploring Shandao’s fundamental interpretation of the 18th Vow in Pure Land Buddhism
Engaging with the living mandala of our true buddha-nature
Amitabha’s 18th Vow is the lifeline of the Pure Land school In my earlier article from July 2021: “What Motivated Bodhisattva Dharmakara to Make the
The substance of the three Pure Land sutras is the Name We know that the three Pure Land sutras—namely the Infinite Life Sutra, the Contemplation
The Text of Amitabha’s 12th and the 13th vows Of the 48 Vows, the 12th and the 13th are two of the Five Real Vows
Charles B. Jones has recently published a slate of vastly informative publications on the Pure Land tradition. In 2019, the associate professor of Religion and
Amitabha Buddha’s first 11 vows are addressed to “humans and devas” All ordinary beings, including humans and devas, attain all the benefits given by Amitabha
All living beings are masters of supernatural powers in the Land of Bliss The Infinite Life Sutra says: That Buddha-land, like the realm of unconditioned
An examination of Amitabha’s 3rd and 4th Vows, which ensure equality for all who enter his Pure Land
The Mahayana Buddhist center suffered some US$1 million in damages over the weekend in an accidental fire