Born Together With All Beings
Pure Land Buddhism’s emphasis on universal support is experienced personally as the feeling of “inner togetherness.”
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MeditationMagazine | Special Section
Pure and Simple Practice
Though this chant to foster gratitude and connection is the main practice of one of Buddhism's major schools, many are surprisingly unfamiliar with it.
The Original Buddhist Rebel
Shinran, the founder of Shin Buddhism, broke with Japanese tradition to start a religion of radical egalitarianism that opened the benefits of Buddhism to everyone.
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.
Personal ReflectionsMagazine | Feature
Shedding Light
A Pure Land nun discusses her life, her vocation, her photography, and the paradise she sees in the setting sun.
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