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by Pure Land Buddhism CollectionOctober 8, 2022October 9, 2022

Wiki: The Pure Land Buddhism Initiative (plbi) Wiki pages were updated with a new section of Master Huijing’s “Essence of the Contemplation Sutra“. (2022-10-09)

New Book: A General Guide to the Pure Land School written by Master Jingzong (Translated by the Pure Land School Translation Team) was published in March 2022, and a PDF version is available for download.

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES
  • Faith in, and acceptance of, Amitabha’s deliverance
  • Single-minded recitation of Amitabha’s name
  • Aspiration to rebirth in Amitabha’s Pure Land
  • Comprehensive deliverance of all sentient beings

  • SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
  • Recitation of Amitabha’s name, relying on his Fundamental Vow (the 18th)
  • Rebirth of ordinary beings in the Pure Land’s Realm of Rewards
  • Rebirth assured in the present lifetime
  • Non-retrogression achieved in this lifetime