Discover Pure Land Buddhism with Ven. Zhi Sheng

[@pbwbh]

I love Pure Land Buddhism. Reciting the Buddha's Name has been an enriching practice.

[@alicesu924]

To all who are curious about Buddhism -- if you would like to try practicing, try Pure Land Buddhism. This is the easiest way. Your experience will lead you and tell you, this is a most valuable way. Thank you for making this video!

[@SonofSethoitae]

I've always found Hua-Yen and Thai Vipassna to be the best for me. To each their own I guess.

[@perennialjodoshinshu5054]

Thank you so much for this beautiful video. I am a follower of the Japanese Pure Land Tradition, Jodo Shinshu seen in the light of the Perennial Philosophy. 南無阿弥陀仏 Namu Amida Butsu Namo Amituofo

[@Relish121]

Namo Amitoufo.... Homage to Amitabha Buddha....

[@anbarasan6943]

Hhiphi89

[@Jay-o1s7p]

How do you pronounce that?

[@alexpeck766]

I am relatively new to Buddhism. I found this presentation excellent as far as introducing me to Pure Land Buddhism! Thank for a very professionally-produced programme.

[@johnrkillick3342]

Sadhu friend. I hope you have continued your journey in the past four years.

[@yoiashi]

are you white?

[@java1708]

Pure land Buddhism is the only dharma door for all sentient beings regardless where, who they are to exit the process of incarnation

[@java1708]

Hi Rock, I'm doing extremely well. I'm very happy that you are continuing with your practice. Namo Amituofo. I have strong faith in the Amitabha Buddha and I'm committed to be rebirth in the Amitabha Buddha's Pure land. LET US ALL TOGETHER MEETING IN THE PURE LAND OK ROCK PYTHON AND EVERYONE. THIS IS IT.....THE END OF SUFFERING

[@java1708]

Hello Rock, I'm good, thanks. My work schedule is busy but I never forget chanting. Take care of yourself Rock. Namo Amituofo

[@java1708]

Hello Rock, Bodhisattva is real just like Buddha. However, Bodhisattva is very much different from God. Bodhisattva is anyone who is working to service others and no longer think about serving the ego, the me or mine. In other words, if you wanted to understand the essence of Buddhism, to express in 2 words, that is "NONE SELF", normal people would always about themselves, that is why there is suffering, to become Boddhisattva is to always think about how to serve others and forget about yourself, You could practice to become a Bodhisattva yourself by always thinking about 1 and 1 thing only from now on, that is to be in service for others. Strangely when you do that Rock, you will eventually be more happy. It is difficult at first when you try, but don't give up my friend :)

[@chaoticneutral7573]

@@java1708 dude dude, chill out

[@TheGuiltsOfUs]

KRISHNA IS THE ONLY WAY

[@eric108]

Hui-yuan and other early masters of Pure Land believed that achieving the liberation of nirvana through a life of monastic austerity was too difficult for most people. They rejected the "self-effort" emphasized by earlier schools of Buddhism. Instead, the ideal is a rebirth in a Pure Land, where the toils and worries of ordinary life do not interfere with the devoted practice of the Buddha's teachings. By the grace of Amitabha's compassion, those reborn in a Pure Land find themselves only a short step from Nirvana. Fort his reason, Pure Land became popular with laypeople, for whom the practice and the promise seemed more achievable. ​​

[@fonglilian3790]

Excellent explanation. Namo amitoufo. Namo Amitabha Buddha. May all sentiment beings hear about/ learn about this path so we can all be reborn in the greatest pure land of the west.

[@Jay-o1s7p]

@@fonglilian3790 Are there any prescriptions for pronouncing the Name. I am reading that one must pronounce the Name.

[@tszloklaw3311]

功德無量. 阿彌陀佛 Boundless Beneficence. Amitaba

[@christopher1791]

Very educational

[@kstang9441]

Armitofu Is a powerful high Buddha that existed before many Buddhas. He is not from this world so no worldly record His power is so great that human cannot imagine. I have a scripture book that says Western Pure Land is a very beautiful place. The ground is paved with gold dust and there are countless crystal ponds of myriad colours. Birds of different species in different colours . Greeneries, trees and flowers. The whole atmosphere is enveloped in natural celestial music.

[@marcyallison5996]

I played Namo Amitofo for my deceased kitty to go right to the pure land. Not long after, she came to me in a dream and without any verbal communication but loud purrs, I knew she was very happy.

[@sonnylee6355]

gr8 interview. thumbs up.

[@stevenkok1926]

Amituofuo.

[@lilil2081]

Namo Amituofo 🙏 Namo Amituofo 🙏 Namo Amituofo 🙏

[@lukemckean6155]

Namo Amitoufo 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️☀️☀️☀️

[@johnrkillick3342]

CAN a westerner ordain in the PRC??? I always doubted it would be allowed... This is very encouraging for a westerner like me!!!!!!! Thank you for your shining example, Master :) 阿弥陀佛！！！ 愿往生西方极乐世界！！！

[@MultiPopculture]

Pure Land is a HEAVEN, A PARADISE, A REAL PLACE that we go to when we die. Nothing to be embarrassed. Amida offers salvation to all long before Christ.

[@erubeysalinas]

Salvation in Buddhism? I think that's not the really teachings and mission of Buddha. Buddha teachs that the way of enlightenment and liberation, it's in own practices, follow the Dharma, meditation and have the precepts of Buddha's thoughts and teachs. Faith it's not the way.

[@JeiBurke]

Shots fired! lol

[@thomaslane4296]

@@surendrasharma1798 Yes, this person betrays the true Pureland Buddhism...Jodo Sinshu. Amida Buddha is a real being, and Amida's Pureland is a real place in which all karmic barriers to buddhahood are removed. Amida is not to be reduced to an esoteric concept of pure consciousness. He is interpreting Jodo Shinshu through the eyes of a Zen Buddhist. Shinran essentially taught that salvation, not enlightenment, occurs twice; first through shinjin, or the diamond of faith, and second, at the moment of death, when each one will be reborn in the Pure land of Amida and become a Buddha. Buddahood cannot be attained in this degenerate world due to eons of karmic damage which pervades every aspect of our existence.

[@MarpLG]

Pure Land its just spiritual world as described in Bhagavat-Gita and Buddha is incarnation of Krishna.. He just saying things in way that fits age, but we have opportunity to wake up to right path.. I only asking u to read Bhagavat Gita and just change spiritual world there with your Pure land and u will see

[@MultiPopculture]

@@thomaslane4296 Thanks brother for your explanation. Namu Amida Butsu _()_. The time has come for us to be tough like Rennyo Shonin and expose these barbaric gaijin heretics for their corruption of the Dharma. May Amida bless you....

[@sagaradhikari3099]

Namo amitabh buddha

[@stevenkok1926]

Amituofuo Amituofuo Amituofuo

[@bflobribean8811]

Very helpful and clarifying! Thank you, Venerable. Namu Amida Butsu!

[@ryanluong8847]

adida phat

[@khristvnx]

I’m a Nichiren Buddhism practitioner I’m trying to see the difference between the two and which one I should follow or if I can combine both

[@copticorthodox8754]

how can i become a pure land buddhist

[@BuddhistdoorGlobal]

Commit to reciting regularly "Namo Amitabha" and take refuge under a legitimate Buddhist teacher.

[@tanchin9386]

recite faithfully without scatter thought namo Amitofo.

[@mrsandman1034]

Any recommendations on how to start pure land Buddhism.?

[@NA-vz9ko]

Recite the name of Amitabha, or the "Nembutsu." Namu-Amida-butsu. It is believed that the recitation of this name brings compassion to oneself and draws the being closer to the Pure Land.

[@eric108]

@@NA-vz9ko Does it matter what you recite because other people say to recite "Namo Amitabha"

[@sethread8978]

Eric Radle you can say it a variety of ways! In Japanese it’s “Namu Amida Butsu,” in Mandarin it’s “Namo Amituofo,” in Vietnamese it’s “Nam Mô A Di Đà Phật,” and in English it’d be something like “Hail to the Buddha Amitābha/Amitāyus.” Chant the nembutsu in whatever form you want, but I recommend joining a Pure Land temple/sangha and chanting the nembutsu however your sangha chants it.

[@raymondchua3557]

人生路长长 One's life is quite long and weary 何必要烦恼 Why need to bother ourself 一心一意来 With a single heart and mind 念佛向西方 Recite Amitabha (Buddha) towards Western Pureland

[@victortancheongwee]

Can someone enlighten me, what chanting got to do with liberation. Chanting the most give some mindfulness and simulation of sort and maybe increase concentration. Unlike the vipassana meditation taught by the Buddha himself. Is there anything i miss??? I am a newbie to buddhism.

[@kimtrinh6741]

Amituofo Amitabha Amidaphat

[@ryanluong8847]

nhat huong chuyen niem amituofor

[@jrwilliam3742]

Pure land is usually misunderstood in the west due to Christian mindset

[@chaoticneutral7573]

Not only Christian but also Abrahamic faith as whole. Buddhism is really flexible system since they can take other culture gods and absorb it by labeling them as Deva or bodhisattva.

[@wanderingfool7136]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Domingo12754]

Thank You. Ah mi tuo fu

[@That_Reikigirl_Sims]

I wonder if I can have like short hair later when I’m born there in the pure land.

[@Roseloverism]

In Himalayan Buddhism, once one is born in Amitabha pure land there is no returning back to Samara, form there one will attain enlightenment under the guidance of Buddha Amitabha himself. Though the power of faith in Amitabha one will be born there. It's the easiest path to Buddhahood. Om Ami Dewa Hri ....

[@trapper1511]

How is the Pure land different from Christian Heaven ?

[@R_e_D-S_t_A_r]

do you have to believe that there is a heaven as a destination for after death?

[@sethread8978]

Humanist you can either accept Amida’s Pure Land of Sukhāvatī as a physical place where we’re reborn when we die, as I do, or see the Pure Land and the many hell-realms as states of mind and conditions during our life on Earth. Both positions are accepted, at least by my school, Jōdo Shinshū Honganji-ha.

[@chaoticneutral7573]

There's nothing after death

[@InfinitelifeBuddha]

Sincerely repent, accumulate merits and return to the grievances and creditors. Make a sincere vow and rely on the blessing of Amitabha Buddha's power; if you can keep your mind off and keep your mind still, it corresponds to the great vow of Amitabha Buddha, and you feel Amitabha Buddha's reception and guidance. To really believe, really wish! Only by listening to the scriptures, listening to the Dharma, and understanding the scriptures and teachings clearly, can one generate faith and aspirations, and only then can one be reborn. Therefore, the merits of listening to the scriptures and hearing the Dharma are incredible. If you are famous, you will receive the blessing of Amitabha Buddha (the eighteenth great vow). All initiates must read and understand the Sutra of Infinite Life.

[@annnguyen1942]

AMITABHA 🙏

[@alankuntz6494]

Amitabha, jesus all symbols fingers pointing to the ground of all being

[@java1708]

Hi Alan, I'm not sure how long with Buddhism, but one of the unique of Buddhism is that there are many dharma door for liberation. But generally speaking, there are 2 basic methods, one is to reply on oneself's cultivation of Precept,Samahdi (mediatation), and Wisdom. This method is practiced in the time of Buddha by the Buddha and his students. However, it can not be used for the mass as it is not everyone's method, especially this is a time of dharma ending time when most people running after materialism and craving. The second method of cultivation is a unique method on its own since it does not relies solely on practitioners' ability to cultivate but also with the help of the Buddha. Please be aware that Gautama Buddha refer to the pure land MANY TIME in mahayana sutras, 2 of the most famous sutra are Amitabha Sutra and The Infinite Life Sutra. So if you're a serious Buddhism researcher or cultivating practitioner, then please go ahead and read it. Secondly, the main purpose of chanting Buddha's name is not to achieve enlightenment in this life time even though I know there are some Master who achieve Great Samadhi by chanting Buddha's name. For most people, there are 2 stages, the first realistic goals which is critically important stage is to be rebirth in Amitabha Buddha's Pure land by just mastering Faith, Vow and Practice chanting. the second stage is that once you're rebirth in pure land, you can then SAFELY continue the path to Perfect Enlightenment with ease because you are nurtured in a cultivating environment with the help of Buddha and sages

[@나무아미타불-l1t]

NAMUAMITABUL NAMUAMITABUL NAMUAMITABUL((()))

[@ryanluong8847]

pure land not a haven

[@dovygoodguy1296]

How do you know that all these theoretical claims are even true???

[@MartinJutras]

This is so far from Gautama Buddha's teaching.

[@johnrkillick3342]

Can this comment be removed by the channel? Terrible karma for the poster.

[@sethread8978]

Shakyamuni gave 84000 different teachings; expedient means for every variety of practitioner and every dukkha that ails them. The Pure Land sutras and the Pure Land path are a different path, but still stem from the teachings of the historical Buddha.

[@TheGuiltsOfUs]

Buddha was a avatar of Krishna

[@TheGuiltsOfUs]

KRISHNA IS TRUTH AMITABHA IS FICTION

[@alankuntz6494]

it's no different than Jesus Jesus oh my Jesus

[@MultiPopculture]

It is different, Jesus is sacrificed to God, Amida is not.

[@johnrkillick3342]

Except Amida will ANSWER your prayers - I know, I've seen it.

[@jamesholloway-hughes7310]

Jesus was the incarnation of god so he was sacrificed to himself to save people from what he does to all those that doesn't believe in the Christian god.

[@Tentaisei]

Nonsense

[@Dhamm874]

Go and teach primary school students, then they will believe u, but it is not for the reansonable people.