Exploring the integrated philosophical and pedagogical flow of the three core scriptures of the Pure Land canon
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
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
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
Alan Kwan addresses a core question in the Pure Land tradition: who is transmitting the doctrine of salvation in Amitabha’s Name?
An exploration of what it means to “see” Amitabha Buddha, and how to see him directly through complete entrusting
The Pure Land Buddhist tradition is affirmed by Shakyamuni Buddha’s encouragement to strive for rebirth in the Land of Bliss
Examining the methods by which enlightened beings make us ordinary delusional creatures into buddhas
Discussing the deep and true objective of Pure Land Buddhism – becoming an enlightened being through the Name of Amitabha
