Emblem
PURE LAND EMBLEM: Lotus within a globe.
The design represents “lotuses blooming throughout the world.” The lotus is a well-known symbol for the Pure Land school. The emblem evokes the notion of the Pure Land school spreading across the world.
Emblem
- PROCEDURE OF TAKING TRIPLE REFUGE
- Gatha of Praise for Amitabha Buddh
- Gatha of Dedication
- Pre-Meal Gatha and Post-Meal Gatha
- Guiding Principles
- Special Characteristics
- The Pure Land Charter
- Pure Land Scriptures
- De Facto Founder
- Lineage
- Emblem
- The Pure Land School Translation Team
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
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