Reflections on change and impermanence

Understanding the independent action of Amitabha’s name

Exploring a unique feature of Pure Land Buddhism

How the life of Dao'an reflects the transmission of Buddhism to China

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

An enquiry into Buddha-contemplation and Buddha-recitation

Alan Kwan discusses the Contemplation Sutra

Ideas for communicating Buddhism to youth

In the main hall of an elegant Pure Land Buddhist temple called Joruri-ji near the city of Nara in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, a row of nine gilded wood figures of the Buddha Amida (Skt. Amitabha) have s

Wisdom and Faith: Two Sides of the Same Coin   For years, I have been searching for the meaning of life, the absolute truth, the ultimate reality . . . However, although I studied in a Catholic

Following the passing into parinirvana of the beloved master, His Holiness Penor Rinpoche, on the evening of 27 March 2009, prayers for his swift rebirth were chanted by students around the world.

Why “Even only ten times”?   Many Buddhist practitioners find the 18th Vow of Amitabha Buddha – the Primal Vow that guarantees salvation to every being that recites his name merely ten times – a lud

During the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China President Hu Jintao emphasized the importance of reviving the Chinese culture for future development. President Hu went on to say that

As a religion that can claim to be truly ancient, Buddhism has displayed a remarkable adaptability to different cultures and epochs. Skilful means (upaya) denotes a certain clever and hardy attitude,