A thorough explanation of the theological power of Amitabha Buddha’s name, and why its function is unique among Buddhas
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Which Dharma Path Truly Accords with Our Karmic Affinity?
A teaching with which we have true affinity is one that can ensure liberation from the cycle of birth and death in this life
What is the Power Behind Pure Land Rebirth?
The wondrous power of Pure Land rebirth is that it is completely universal: embrace other-power and be at ease forever
Amitabha, the Seasoned Farmer
Reciting the Buddha’s name, without fail, leads to Buddhahood: that is the Buddha’s harvest; what we reap, we sow
Destiny Transformed by Amitabha Buddha
A poem by Master Huijing celebrates how the direction of our finite life can be changed through simple faith in a Buddha’s promise
Past Causes + Present Conditions = Karmic Results
Master Hujing discusses causes and conditions and how causality explains Buddha-invocation and rebirth in the Pure Land
Do Not Resist Amitabha’s Compassionate Liberation
Only our own doubt stands in the way of complete salvation in the 18th Vow of Amitabha Buddha
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
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