


How Did the Body of Amitabha Differ from That of Shakyamuni When They Became Buddhas?
Discussing the sambhogakaya (enjoyment) body of Amitabha Buddha’s differences from Shakyamuni’s nirmanakaya (manifestation)

The Body’s Appearance Upon Rebirth in the Land of Bliss
Exploring how Amitabha Buddha’s body appears to living beings in the Pure Land through his infinite light and life

What Is the Purpose of Life?
Rather than fixating on the question, we may find that basic Buddhist practices such as kindness and compassion will naturally lead us to a life of purpose

Devotion as Trust in the Student-Teacher Relationship – A View into Guru Yoga, Part Three
On the ultimate power and importance of relying on a genuine teacher, allowing us to see innate goodness in them and in ourselves

Buddhist Traces in Afghanistan: Reminiscences of Peace and War
Thoughts on history and heritage as Afghanistan’s future hangs in the balance

Science and the Rainbow Body, Part 10: When Three Becomes Four
The union of three as the means toward transformation

Amitabha’s Name is the Essence of the Pure Land Teachings
Deliverance of sentient beings through the Name According to Buddhism, Buddhas have four different ways of delivering sentient beings in the Ten Directions: 1. Bodily

The Active Principle of Amitabha’s Deliverance in Pure Land Buddhism
Is Amitabha truly existent? We know about Amitabha Buddha from the three Pure Land sutras spoken by the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni. However, just as Shakyamuni

An Introduction to Buddhist Art
Editor’s Note: Dr. Andrey Anatolyevich Terentyev studied Sanskrit, Tibetan and Indian Philosophies and Religions. He obtained his Ph.D. in the field of Oriental Studies (Russia).