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
Margaret Meloni, PhD, explores the implications of change—whether welcome or unwelcome—and drawing on our practice to respond with patience and resilience
Alan Kwan explores how Shakyamuni Buddha and Amitabha Buddha have charted profound cosmic plans for sentient beings’ destinies
If we want to be reborn in the Pure Land, we need to do these things to form a connection with Amitabha Buddha
Alan Kwan clarifies the deeper meaning of the Contemplation Sutra: that meditative virtues remain secondary to chanting the Name
Exploring the meaning of Vesak as a trans-lifetime celebration of the Buddha’s final rebirth, and the many that came before
Alan Kwan examines why Shakyamuni Buddha advised beings to be reborn in Amitabha’s paradise a full three times
Prof. David Holmes shares a teaching from the revered Thai monk Ajahn Suchart Abhijato
Margaret Meloni explores the idea of near-death experiences through a Buddhist lens, and examines the insights to be gained from living mindfully and compassionately
What prevents us from following and practicing any of Shakyamuni Buddha’s 84,000 expedient teachings and following Amitabha?
Margaret Meloni ponders the concepts of renewal and rebirth on the path to new beginnings
