How the the first component of deep faith relates to sentient beings' salvation

Exploring the threefold karma of verbal, physical, and mental acts

Three mismatches that lead to faulty practice

Why do some people lack faith in Amitabha Buddha?

Putting faith in its correct context in Pure Land Buddhism

Understanding the independent action of Amitabha’s name

Understanding the power of Amitabha-invocation

An enquiry into Buddha-contemplation and Buddha-recitation

Alan Kwan details two methods

Rebirth is assured by practicing with “right mindfulness”   When interpreting the Third Contemplation in his Commentary on the Contemplation Sutra, Master Shandao wrote: “If

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

In this series of “Two Buddhas, Two Teachings”, we have discussed at length Master Shandao’s Commentary on the Contemplation Sutra. In this text, he wrote of two paths: the Path of Importance expounde

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

I had the privilege of being at the Global Buddhist Congregation from the 27th to 30th of November 2011, which brought Buddhists of almost every tradition of the world together in New Delhi. Saṅghas,