The Concept of Faith in Pure Land Buddhism
Malcolm Hunt
1 November 2012
On more than one occasion at Guang Jue Temple I have been asked by retreat guests the question, or perhaps comment disguised as a question,
Venerable Wuling: “Rebirth in the Pure Land is up to each of us”
Raymond Lam
5 October 2012
It is said that your conditions determine your vocation in life. Sometimes, such a proverb overlooks the role that human hands play in dealing a
Does the Pure Land Really Exist? (Part 2)
Malcolm Hunt
12 September 2012
The eyes and ears of sentient beings are limited in their scope and we have very limited knowledge. Moreover, many Pure Land practitioners have witnessed
Does the Pure Land Really Exist? (Part 1)
Malcolm Hunt
12 September 2012
Of all the Chinese Buddhist traditions, Pure Land Buddhism has perhaps the largest following. Although the Pratyutpanna Sutra (which describes a fairly advanced form of Pure Land
Buddha Tang: Pure Land, Ch’an, and the Heritage of Chinese Buddhism
Ittoku
1 June 2012
A tremendous portion of Chinese Buddhism’s rich inheritance is drawn from two traditions. On the one hand we have the deeply devotional Pure Land, where
A Smarty-Pants’ Criteria for Belief
Ittoku
21 February 2011
“Turn the Wheel of Dharma in all the worlds for the benefit of all living beings, and in the manner congenial to potential converts.” – Kriy?sa?graha