Question: The vows of Dharmakara Bodhisattva (who became Amitabha Buddha; Amituofo) are structured in the format of ‘If, when I attain Buddhahood, [various beings] should...
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Why Are Amituofo’s Vows Worded So?
Question: The vows of Amituofo are structured in the format of ‘If, when I attain Buddhahood, [beings] should not be able to [be benefited in certain ways], may I not attain...
[9] How Mindfulness of Amituofo Comforted My Uncle
It all began when I was a teenager. I can still remembered that day clearly. When my great-grandfather passed away near midnight on his bed, my mother and grandmother asked me and...
Some Ways to Recite Amituofo
Buddha Recitation with a Rosary With this method, the rosary is fingered with each recitation of the Buddha’s name. The word ‘Amitabha’ (Amituofo) may be...
Why Do We Sometimes Cry During Chanting?
Question: When I chanted ‘Amituofo’ during a Dharma ceremony for helping the deceased, I cried uncontrollably, but could not understand why. During an animal...
Why Good Roots Matter
Here is a collection of teachings by Master Ouyi (9th Patriarch of Chinese Pure Land tradition) on the nature of good roots (善根 : Shan4 Gen4) and how they relate to Pure Land...
Can Those In Coma Reach Pure Land?
Question: Can one who passes away in a coma state be reborn in Pure Land? Answer: One can still be born in Pure Land despite passing away in a coma, as long as one’s mind...
The Middle Path Between Relative & Absolute Truths
One who perceives everywhere as Pure Land need not go to any ‘other’ Pure Land. Till then, Pure Lands are precious places for training the ability to perceive...
The Youth Who Lacked Good Roots 缺乏善根的少年
缺乏善根的少年...
The Higher You Aim, The Higher You Reach
The higher you aim (in terms of grade of birth in Pure Land), the higher you will reach, even if you do not reach as high as expected. The lower you aim, the lower you will reach...