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Is Pure Land Within or Beyond Samsara?
Question: Is Pure Land within or beyond the six realms of existence? I asked two...
Can We Go Pure Land Now?
The truth is, Amitabha Buddha’s Pure Land can be reached instantly – provided...
Significance of the Gems in Pure Land
Question: Why is Pure Land adorned with so much bling (precious gems and such)...
Are Purelanders Truly One Life from Buddhahood?
Question: It is commonly taught that Purelanders will only take one more rebirth before...
Is Pure Land Formless or Mind-Only?
In the actual Pure Land tradition, that is, not as re-interpreted by other...
How to Prevent Untimely Death
Question: Someone I know is constantly worried of untimely death (e.g. by disaster or...
Can Saṃsāra Lead to Buddhahood More Efficiently Than Pure Land?
Question: Some assume that Saṃsāra (i.e. 生死轮回: the cycle of births and deaths) is good...
What are the Birds Singing in Pureland?
Question: What are the ‘five roots of goodness, the five powers, the seven...