
How Many Kinds of Living Beings Are There in the Land of Bliss?
Who will we encounter when we are reborn in Amitabha’s Buddha-land? Alan Kwan takes a look at what kinds of beings dwell there
Who will we encounter when we are reborn in Amitabha’s Buddha-land? Alan Kwan takes a look at what kinds of beings dwell there
Exploring the meaning of light in the theological context of Amitabha Buddha and his embodied radiance in the Pure Land sutras
How Amitabha embraces even non-believers in his Name through two additional, supplementary vows to his Primal Vow
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
Vows addressed to the “human and celestial beings in that land” Amitabha Buddha was very systematic in making his vows. The first 11 vows address
The story of Amitabha’s final mortal life
Dispelling hesitation in full commitment to the nianfo
Why the Pure Land teaching matches with the law of karma
How Amitabha made the Pure Land for us
How do we enter the Pure Land?