Sharing the Dharma with the future

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

On the Sincere Mind, the Deep Mind, and the Merit-Transference Rebirth-Aspiration Mind

Finding freedom in accepting the certainty of death

“Receiving” the Buddha’s merits and virtues through Amitabha-recitation

When spiritual practices are diverted to the pursuit of worldly ambitions

Berzin examines the benefits and pitfalls in the relationship between practitioner and teacher

Addressing the question of merit-dedication

The origins of “Pure Land Buddhism,” or more precisely, “the Buddhism of Pure Lands,” can be traced to the developmental stages of the Mahayana tradition. It bears both Indian

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

Exploring masculinity and womanhood with scholar John Powers

In this three-part series, Pure Land columnist Alan Kwan examines the three most important vows of Amitabha Buddha’s forty-eight vows, which constitute Amitabha’s plan for delivering sentient beings.

In this three-part series, Pure Land columnist Alan Kwan examines the three most important vows of Amitabha Buddha’s forty-eight vows, which constitute Amitabha’s plan for saving sentient beings. Thes