Namu Amida Butsu

ohigan

Ideas Pure Land

Don’t Drown in Doubt

During the Japanese Buddhist holiday Ohigan, a Jodo Shinshu reverend explains the importance of trusting the Buddha’s path to liberation.

By Reverend Earl Ikeda

nembutsu

Meditation Pure Land

The Bird’s Song

A Pure Land reverend reflects on how Namu Amida Butsu is like the sun, rain, wind, air, and other elements of nature.

By Reverend Earl Ikeda

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