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by chismith
Sun Apr 29, 2012 8:51 pm
Forum: Pure Land
Topic: Pure Land Society
Replies: 6
Views: 2166

Re: Pure Land Society

Is this a Pureland Society that is tailored to Westerner? I am so glad to know that this form of Buddhism is reaching out to the West. since it is so 'different' from the Therevadian approach. This form of Buddhism gives you the insight of Buddha's wisdom PLUS the tremendous blessings that Amitabha ...
by chismith
Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:17 pm
Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
Topic: Bodhisattva Hsuan Hua
Replies: 86
Views: 32359

Re: Bodhisattva Hsuan Hua

Hope that most of the events will be recorded on the Internet for those who can't attend.
by chismith
Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:38 am
Forum: Pure Land
Topic: Jodo Shinshu vs. Theravada
Replies: 62
Views: 20079

Re: Jodo Shinshu vs. Theravada

I personally think the Japanese brand of PL is quite narrow minded, such as only belief in other power, i.e., Amida, and not too keen on precept. I also find it difficult to swallow when Heart Sutra is forbidden in their tradition. In Chineses PL tradition, however, it is much more open and less doc...

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