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How did the nine grade lotus in the pure land come about?

The 9-grade lotus in the Western Pure Land is formed by different levels of merit. Once reborn there, we can practice, without cares and disruption, until we become non-regressing sages.

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Buddhist repentance rituals

The contents of different repentance rituals are compiled based on different Buddhist sutras. Repentance rituals can serve as a way of practice, help one cure one's karmic illness and achieve p...

The difference between pain and suffering

Ourbody will feel physical pain as long as we're alive. However, if we let go of our attachements, we can be rid of mental suffering even in this life; otherwise, suffering may last endlessly.

Why is the Land of Utmost Bliss in the West?

According to the sutras, there are innumerable Buddhas in the ten directions of the universe. The reason why Shakyamuni Buddha introduced Amitabha Buddha's Pure Land to us is that with the powe...