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The Path To Non-Retrogression Starts Now
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Question: Since all Buddhas are of the same one Dharmakaya, and since being mindful of Amituofo is in essence being mindful of all Buddhas, does this mean that mindfulness of...
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Do We Go To Pure Land Only After Death?
Question: Do we go to Pure Land only after death? How do we know it is possible if we can’t go now? Answer: There are two ways to reach the actual Pure Land of Amituofo (in...
[18] The Ten Faiths 十信
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Question: My mind is easily affected by external things. How can I be stronger in focusing on Amituofo’s name? Answer: The answer is already in your question. Instead of...