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
Grounding Pure Land practice in the essential texts of the three Pure Land Sutras: the sudden teaching of One Buddha
The character of Queen Vaidehi provides an invaluable model for understanding the causal conditions for Pure Land rebirth
Alan Kwan discusses how Pure Land Buddhism unites the soteriology of Shakyamuni Buddha with the other-power salvation of Amitabha Buddha
Alan Kwan addresses a core question in the Pure Land tradition: who is transmitting the doctrine of salvation in Amitabha’s Name?
Supercharging one’s progress on the spiritual path by examining Three Milestones on the Easy Path to Becoming a Buddha that we can rely on
Exploring Master Shandao’s explanation of why the 18th Vow in Pure Land Buddhism is much more powerful than the 19th Vow
The deliverance of those who have the least capacity to leave world of suffering
Dispelling hesitation in full commitment to the nianfo
The causes that provide the doctrinal basis of the Pure..
Following a coherent, systematic, and complete…
