Pure Land Buddhism | Lecture Note

University:
MacEwan University
Course:
HIST 476 | Topics in the History of Religion
Academic year:

2024
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440

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2
Author:

Arthur M.

3/20 Pure Land Buddhism Vajrayana Buddha Cont. • Mantras = short prayer Imagical formulation sacred power OM mani padme HUM = Jewel in the Lotus (reference to buddha) • Tantra also can be seen by outriders as vory sexually symbolic buddha) tres to break free from natural thoughts of world. "one should do whatever fools condann" as long as it's wl Spiritual advancement extremely dangerous "poison" Pure Land Buddhism (Case Study) • Japan → many schools Emerges from Mannynna •Focus on Buddha of Infinite Light helpers = boddhivisattas of Wisdom & Light Created "Pure Land" in west (paradise) not in samsara being reborn here will guarantee enlightenment in next life "easy" path jiviki "self-power" taniki- other-power"→ relying on Buddha f lol. Lignt • people arevit capalde of hard paths anymore how to get to Pure Land?→ 18th Vow Anyone they should just "joyfully entrust themselves to (him)" → "(all [his] hame even 10 times" →Namu Amida Butsu I bow to Amitabha Buddha *having faith in Amitabha Buddha (trust his grace) →Save me, oh! Amida Butsu Honen = teacher of Pure Land (12th ~ 13th C.) - taught it to EVERYONE (even poor, women those who killed animals) - it's dangerous to be a monk because one would think they know all & instead give All faith to Buddhas - there's still a hut to this day