How our minds determine our rebirth, and how we can orient the mind to a positive future
Verses of Joy
A collection of Pure Land Buddhist poetry, themed around the deliverance of Amitabha and the striving for rebirth in the Pure Land.
Why Are People Estranged from One Another?
Understanding our estrangement from our true nature, and how can we can return to our authentic selves
Learning the Buddha Dharma Begins with Learning to be Happy
According to Pure Land Buddhism, happiness is our ultimate and worthiest goal in life
Wonderful Metaphors in the Pure Land School
How is the compassion of Amitabha Buddha like the moon? Think of the warmth of the moon’s light
The Importance of Faith: Embracing Amitabha’s Deliverance
Faith represents our deepest convictions in life and elevates us beyond our daily routines, inspiring us to look to a lasting direction
Honen’s Guarantee: Reuniting amidst the Pure Land’s lotus buds
The bodhisattva’s vision of rebirth in the Pure Land looks forward to benefiting all beings after emerging from divine lotuses
Exhorting the Karmically-Connected to Hear the Buddha’s Compassionate Deliverance
What does “exhorting” mean when it comes to the Buddhas teaching us?
Like Snowflakes Falling into a Burning Furnace, Doubts About Rebirth Are Instantly Eliminated
The furnace of burning away doubts about rebirth in the Pure Land