Alan Kwan discusses how Pure Land Buddhism unites the soteriology of Shakyamuni Buddha with the other-power salvation of Amitabha Buddha
A conversation with Singaporean Shin Buddhist Clement Tan launches this series of interviews with international leaders of Shin sanghas
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?
The 120-meter-tall statue was built to honor Shinran, the founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism
Pure Land community in Seattle continues to work to restore and reopen nearly nine
months after a fire shut their doors
In a core story of the Pure Land canon, Queen Vaidehi perceived two buddhas emitting divine light that provided insight into the Pure Land
An exploration of what it means to “see” Amitabha Buddha, and how to see him directly through complete entrusting
Alan Kwan clarifies the deeper meaning of the Contemplation Sutra: that meditative virtues remain secondary to chanting the Name
The teachings of Pure Land Buddhism can offer a powerful antidote to our ego-driven habits that give rise to so much suffering
Alan Kwan examines why Shakyamuni Buddha advised beings to be reborn in Amitabha’s paradise a full three times
The Pure Land Buddhist tradition is affirmed by Shakyamuni Buddha’s encouragement to strive for rebirth in the Land of Bliss
