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Pure Land Buddhism

Devotion to Amitabha Buddha and rebirth in a blissful realm.

What is Pure Land Buddhism and how does it differ from other Buddhist traditions?
Who is Amitabha Buddha and what role does he play in Pure Land practice?
What is the Pure Land or Sukhavati, and why is it described as a blissful realm?
How does one attain rebirth in Amitabha Buddha’s Pure Land?
What is the significance of reciting or chanting the name of Amitabha Buddha (nianfo)?
Do practitioners need to memorize long sutras to gain rebirth in the Pure Land?
What role do Amitabha Buddha’s 48 vows play in Pure Land devotion?
Is faith alone sufficient for rebirth, or must it be combined with practice and moral conduct?
How does Pure Land Buddhism view the concept of karmic merit?
Can other practices (meditation, ethics) support Pure Land aspirations?
How do different Pure Land schools (e.g., Jodo Shinshu, Jodo Shu) vary in their teachings and practices?
What daily rituals or liturgies are common in Pure Land temples?
Is Pure Land practice suitable for laypeople as well as monastics?
How does one cultivate sincere faith and mindfulness in Amitabha Buddha?
What is the role of visualization practices in Pure Land Buddhism?
Can chanting Amitabha’s name be effective in one’s final moments of life?
How do Pure Land teachings address doubts about rebirth and afterlife?
Are there specific texts or sutras essential to Pure Land practice?
How is Pure Land devotion connected to compassion and altruism in daily life?
What modern adaptations of Pure Land practice exist in contemporary Buddhism?