Exploring the reasons for why the Buddha introduced a prior event before speaking the contents of the “Contemplation Sutra”
Alan Kwan explains how the universality of Amitabha Buddha’s vows means that every being has a sure and true way of rebirth
The Buddha of our world introduced the Buddha of Infinite Light to reveal how enlightenment is open to all, Buddhist or non-Buddhist
The profound meaning of reciting Amitabha Buddha’s name is both multi-layered yet all-embracing, which can be practiced by all
Towards a correct understanding the third scripture of the Pure Land tradition, especially regarding the mind of practice
Contrasting the premises of the Lotus Sutra and the Infinite Life Sutra reveals Shakyamuni Buddha’s “original intent”
Like a tidal wave washing over all at once, the teachings of Amitabha point to a future of oneness for all beings through instant rebirth
Exploring how the Contemplation Sutra, far from discouraging the exclusive practice of Amitabha-recitation, affirms it
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
Alan Kwan provides guidance on how disciples can come to Amitabha Buddha through reaction, repentance, and recitation
The character of Queen Vaidehi provides an invaluable model for understanding the causal conditions for Pure Land rebirth
