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 Buddhism for Beginners – Questions and Answers

Buddhism Q&A (4)
Householder Fo'en
 2017-06-26
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Buddhism Q&A (3)
Householder Fo'en
 2017-06-25
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Buddhism Q&A (2)
Householder Fo'en
 2017-06-24
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Buddhism Q&A (1)
By Householder Fo'en
 2017-06-23
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Two Great Masters of Buddhist Translation in China
Householder Fo'en
 2017-06-22
 2206
The Heyday of Buddhism in China
By Householder Fo'en
 2017-06-21
 2303
Why are there different schools of Buddhism?
Householder Fo'en
 2017-06-18
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Did all eight Mahayana schools decline?
Householder Fo'en
 2017-06-16
 1856
What happened to Buddhism after the Tang Dynasty?
Householder Fo'en
 2017-06-16
 1973

Characteristics

  • Recitation of Amitabha’s name, relying on his Fundamental Vow (the 18th)
  • Rebirth of ordinary beings in the Pure Land’s Realm of Rewards
  • Rebirth assured in the present lifetime
  • Non-retrogression achieved in this lifetime

Amitabha Buddhas

The 18th Vow of Amitabha Buddha

If, when I achieve Buddhahood, sentient beings of the ten directions who sincerely and joyfully entrust themselves to me, wish to be reborn in my land and recite my name, even ten times, should fail to be born there, may I not attain perfect enlightenment. Excepted are those who commit the five gravest transgressions or slander the correct Dharma.

Guiding Principles

Faith in, and acceptance of, Amitabha’s deliverance
Single-minded recitation of Amitabha’s name
Aspiration to rebirth in Amitabha’s Pure Land
Comprehensive deliverance of all sentient beings