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The Buddhism of Forks or Chopsticks
Translating Pure Land Buddhism into an Anglo-Australian setting
Uploaded 29 Dec 2016
The Potential of Propagating Pure Land Buddhism in the West
Sharing pristine Pure Land with Western cultures
Uploaded 28 Dec 2016
Amitabha’s Name is the Essence of the Pure Land Teachings
Understanding the power of Amitabha-invocation
Uploaded 24 Jun 2016
<i>Buddhistdoor View</i>: Communicating Buddhism to Young People
Ideas for communicating Buddhism to youth
Uploaded 24 Jul 2015
Investing in Sukhavati: An Interview with Senior Financier Andrew Fung on His Pure Land Practice
Interview with financier Andrew Fung on his Pure Land faith
Uploaded 23 Jan 2015
My First Encounter with Pure Land Buddhism in the Shandao Tradition
Shakyamuni’s “Secret Message” for Ultimate Liberation   Many people have the general impression that Buddhism is very difficult to understand. Just as in many other subjects, there are specific terms,
Uploaded 21 Nov 2014
Pristine Pure Land Buddhism: My Final Choice
An Easy Path for Uncultured People   I first approached Buddhism as a philosophy in 1988, when I was searching for the truth about life and the universe. Over time, however, my interest changed from
Uploaded 7 Nov 2014
My Father Received by Amitabha Buddha
My Dad was Skeptical about Buddhism   My dad passed away in April 2012 at the age of 95. He was not well educated, and had only finished primary school in a rural village. He was a simple family man
Uploaded 24 Oct 2014
Buddha-invocation: pristine Pure Land and Other Schools
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
Uploaded 10 Oct 2014
Reuniting with Infinite Light: Master Huijing’s "What Kind of Buddha Is Amitabha?"
Fourteen years ago, José Cabezón argued brilliantly that “theology” should no longer be a dirty word in Buddhism (despite being derived from the Greek word theos, or “God”). He proposed that Buddhist
Uploaded 12 Sep 2014
Discrepancies and Dilemmas: Rebirth and Recitation in the two Pure Land sutras (Part II)
In the Infinite Life Sutra, one of the main texts of the Pure Land tradition, Amitabha Buddha made his 18th vow:   “If, when I attain Buddhahood, sentient beings in the lands of the ten directions
Uploaded 4 Jun 2014
Discrepancies and Dilemmas: Rebirth and Recitation in the two Pure Land sutras (Part I)
In the last three articles in my column, we’ve been discussing a lot about Amitabha-recitation “by ten times”. There are actually two “discrepancies” between the two Pure Land sutras about rebirth in
Uploaded 26 May 2014
Tenfold Recitation in Pure Land: Rebirth on the Lowest Level of the Lowest Grade
Rebirth by Amitabha-recitation in 10 times   Master Tanluan (476-542 CE), a prominent patriarch in Pure Land Buddhism, interpreted ‘reciting Amitabha ten times’ with an analytical s
Uploaded 9 May 2014
Two Buddhas, Two Teachings: Differences in Practice
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
Uploaded 2 Nov 2013
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