Defining Characteristics

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