Pure Land Buddhism is most closely associated with China and Japan where it was often deeply integrated into Chan and Zen practices and temples.  Tibetan Buddhism also has a strong tradition and practices aimed at connecting with or being reborn in a Pure Land.

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Books on Pure Land Buddhism


Tibetan Buddhist Books in 2021: A Review

Tibetan Buddhist Books in 2021: A Review

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Pure Land Origins in China

Pure Land Origins in China

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The Buddhist Translations of Thomas Cleary: A Reader’s Guide

The Buddhist Translations of Thomas Cleary: A Reader’s Guide

Thomas Cleary (1949—2021) was one of the twentieth century’s greatest translators of Asian classics. He was extremely prolific, translating and authoring countless works. Shambhala Publications ha...

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The Works of Zen in the Song Dynasty

The Works of Zen in the Song Dynasty

The Works of Zen in the Song Dynasty     This is part of a series of articles on the arc of Zen thought, practice, and history, as presented in The Circle of the Way: A Concise ...

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