Question: [1] Is tantric practice needed for Buddhahood? Answer: Broadly, Buddhist tantric practice refers to skilful means to Buddhahood via identification with a fully...
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Can We Move Bodies Of The Deceased For Their Comfort?
Question: When one died with medical tubes, needles, plugs, tape and such attached, is it not better to remove them first, before support-chanting upon death, AS they cause great...
How Do Niànfó Practitioners Reach Āmítuófó’s Pure Land? (The True Meaning Of Wholeheartedness Without Being Scattered) 念佛人如何生阿弥陀佛的净土？(一心不乱的真实义)
How Do Niànfó Practitioners Reach Āmítuófó’s Pure Land?佛人如何得生阿弥陀佛的净土？(The True Meaning Of Wholeheartedness Without Being Scattered)(一心不乱的真实义) Question: Simply explained...
[33] How Buddhism Changed My Life for the Better
Amituofo! This account is based on my experiences and views, and what I was taught with regard to C___. There is absolutely no disrespect meant towards the C___ faith. These are...
Are The Forms In Pure Land Also Illusory?
Question: The Diamond Sutra《金刚经》says, ‘All that has form, are all false and illusory’ (凡所有相, 皆是虚妄) As Pure Land has forms, how does this apply? Answer: This is often asked...
Will Seeing Others Suffering Distract Us (At Pure Land)?
Question: In Amituofo’s Pure Land, we will be able to see how our loved ones are doing, as empowered by Amituofo’s vows. Will this lead to attachment that disturbs us...
Should I Play Pure Land Chants & Talks Around The Clock?
Question: Some encourage playing of Pure Land teachings and Amituofo’s name at home around the clock, to invite unseen beings to come practise Nianfo with us. Is this...
[32] How My Grandmother’s Angry Scowl Became A Beautiful Smile 祖母的愤怒表情如何转变为安详的笑容
[32] How My Grandmother’s Angry Scowl Became A Beautiful Smile 祖母的愤怒表情如何转变为安详的笑容 (Can Those With Mental Ailments Like Dementia Reach Pure Land?) (精神病患者如失智症病人是否能往生西方极乐世界？)...
[31] The Smile That Inspired Me To Niànfó
Background I first heard of Pure Land Buddhism more than 10 years ago. However, for most of my years as a Buddhist, I was more keen in Theravada Buddhism, with very little...
Some Reflections On Teaching The Precious Pure Land Teachings
[1] Qualification: Those who have abandoned Pure Land practice have clearly not realised its immeasurable worth completely yet, as taught extensively by the Buddhas and...