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The path to providing wisdom, healing division, and creating peace

Understanding the transformative approaches to meditation in Japanese Buddhism

A new paradigm for peace

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

The origins and meanings of the Eight Auspicious Symbols

Understanding the significance of the lotus motif in Buddhist art and philosophy

The importance of the Contemplation Sutra in attaining rebirth

Insights into overcoming karmic circumstances to attain rebirth in Amitabha's Pure Land

If you have ever felt joyful upon hearing of Amitabha Buddha’s deliverance and admittance to his Pure Land, you are now on the right track as a Pure Land practitioner. Congratulations!   It is state

The title of my article was posed as a question in the Commentary of the Contemplation Sutra, written by Master Shandao, the de facto founder of the Pure Land school in China. The answer is stated as

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 to its scriptures and their ex

Like committing oneself to a vow, the pāramitā-s (Pāli: pāramī) are another most important aspect constituting the bodhisattva path in the Mahāyāna tradition. A bodhisattva begins his journey by takin

Editor's note: Ven. Karma Lekshe Tsomo is the Branch and Chapter Coordinator of Sakyadhita International Association of Buddhist Women. In this series of seven questions we presented to her, she refle