A summary of the core teaching of pristine Pure Land

The keys to the Pure Land

Understanding the independent action of Amitabha’s name

Amitabha-recitation as an indicator of our faith in his deliverance

Understanding why Pure Land Buddhism teaches faith through devotion

Dedication-aspiration in Pure Land versus merit-dedication in traditional Mahayana Buddhism

An enquiry into Buddha-contemplation and Buddha-recitation

Alan Kwan details two methods

Alan Kwan details the path to samadhi

Three different kinds of mixed practices   Having discussed the importance of the exclusive practice of Amitabha-recitation for assured rebirth in Amitabha’s Land of Bliss, we have the que

Just one Buddha, instead of all Buddhas   We have previously discussed why, in order to ensure rebirth in the Land of Bliss, Pure Land practitioners should not mix Amitabha-recitation with othe

Buddha-invocation signifies reliance on Buddha-power   To attain rebirth in the Land of Bliss, Pure Land practitioners are advised not to mix Amitabha-invocation with other Buddhist practices s

Buddha-invocation (Ch. nianfo; J. nembutsu) in its various forms is the most common practice in Buddhism. It is a routine daily practice in nearly all schools of Buddhism, particularly Mahayana. Liter

The Faith Approach and the Wisdom Approach Pure Land Buddhism is a teaching of deliverance by other-power for rebirth in the Land of Bliss, not a teaching of practices that lead to Buddhahood through