
The Secret of Establishing the “Pre-Teaching Introduction” in the Contemplation Sutra
Exploring the reasons for why the Buddha introduced a prior event before speaking the contents of the “Contemplation Sutra”

Exploring the reasons for why the Buddha introduced a prior event before speaking the contents of the “Contemplation Sutra”

Amitabha’s deliverance is pro-active, equal and unconditional, predicated on attaining Buddhahood in the Pure Land on the Easy Path

Exploring how the Contemplation Sutra, far from discouraging the exclusive practice of Amitabha-recitation, affirms it

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 unique nature of the Pure Land and the buddhahood-oriented goal of rebirth in Amitabha’s world

In the first part of our exploration of the Sincere Mind, we concluded that there was a problem. Apparently, to be reborn in the Land