


Rejoicing in Faith Comes from Amitabha’s Name
Why faith in rebirth in the Pure Land is drawn from the Name

On Moral Growth and Mental Decay
The path of mental development toward final…

Japanese Buddhism 101: The Search for the Buddha
Doctrinal Buddhist beliefs and practices in Japan

A Wrestling Match with Vessantara
Layers of meaning in the Vessantara Jataka

Echo from the Silence of the Awakened One: An Interview with Prof. Milena Bratoeva, Part One
The past, present, and hopeful future of Buddhist…

The King of the East: Jikokuten Iconography
Protectors of the Buddhist cosmos

Two Rivers and a White Path, Part Two: A Pure Aspiration from Greed and Anger
How pure aspiration arises from the evil passions of…

Two Buddhas, Two Teachings: Differences in Principle
Editor’s note: “Teachings of Amitabha Buddha” is an inspiring column about the vital spiritual matters of Pure Land Buddhism – from its history, philosophy, and practice

Two Buddhas, Two Teachings: Differences in Methods
Editor’s note: “Teachings of Amitabha Buddha” is an inspiring column about the vital spiritual matters of Pure Land Buddhism – from its history, philosophy, and practice

Following the Teachings of Two Buddhas, I open the Door to the Pure Land
The concept of “two Buddhas, two teachings” The title’s statement is extracted from the Commentary of Contemplation Sutra written by Master Shandao, the de facto founder of Pure