Introduction to Pure Land Buddhism ②

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Professor Aaron Proffitt will lay the foundation for exploring Buddhist ideas and practices.
In this episode, you will learn about Pure Land Buddhism.

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Thank you, a clear narrative. . I am Theravada. U -tube …we must give metta

[Rossion]

Thanks. If I were to be Buddhist, I think I would be Pure Land

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Dude I can't tell you how many videos I've watched on Buddhism and you nailed it, it was so easy to follow all the way through. Thank you so much man, stay blessed.

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As a Nichiren Buddhist myself, all that I’ve learned about Pure Land Buddhism comes from Nichiren’s harsh criticism of Honen’s “nenbutsu”. He blamed all the problems that Japan was having on nenbutsu. I’ve only learned from obviously biased sources but I’m still wondering what exactly was really “wrong” about nenbutsu other than that Nichiren opposed it.

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TLDR: Pure Land Buddhism in Japan emphasizes rebirth in the pure land of Amitabha and the interconnectedness of the world and beings, with a focus on devotion to the Buddha and the practice of reciting the name of Amitabha for enlightenment.

1. 00:00 🌸 Pure Land Buddhism in Japan was influenced by Buddhism's transmission and associated with Tiantai tradition, developing a meditation system to realize the unity of the pure land and the world.
1.1 The Pure Land movement in Japan was influenced by the transmission of Buddhism from India to China, Korea, and Japan, and was closely associated with the Tiantai tradition in China and the Tendai movement in Japan.
1.2 Pure Land Buddhism developed a comprehensive doctrinal and meditation system, including a 90-day meditation period to contemplate the Buddha Amitabha, leading to a realization that the pure land and the world are one.

2. 02:23 🙏 Pure Land theorists practiced devotion to Lotus Sutra and Pure Land, emphasizing interconnectedness of the world and beings, influenced by Avatamska sutra.
2.1 Pure Land theorists practiced devotion to the Lotus Sutra and Pure Land, often doing Lotus practice in the morning and Pure Land practice in the evening.
2.2 The world and beings are interconnected, including buddha lands and the mind, creating a holistic understanding.
2.3 The Avatamska sutra greatly influenced the Tiantai, Chan, and esoteric traditions, and Shinron quotes it extensively in his work, emphasizing the importance of the sutra in understanding the bodhisattva path and the interconnectedness of all things.

3. 05:15 📜 Pure Land Buddhism emphasizes rebirth in the pure land of Amitabha and is interconnected with Chan Buddhism, viewing buddhas and ordinary beings as one and the same.
3.1 Pure Land Buddhism is associated with ritual manuals and mantras that promote rebirth in the pure land of Amitabha.
3.2 Achieving rebirth in the pure land and buddhahood in this body are viewed as the same event from different perspectives, as buddhas and ordinary beings are not separate and are one and the same.
3.3 Chan and Pure Land Buddhism are interconnected, with Pure Land being a component of Mahayana Buddhism and emphasized in Chan literature and practice.

4. 08:30 🙏 Pure Land Buddhism emphasizes the Buddha within one's mind, often combined with Chan Buddhism and important in Tibetan Buddhism, with practices such as deathbed contemplation and the mantra for rebirth in the pure land of the buddha mitaba.
4.1 Pure Land Buddhism emphasizes that the Buddha is within one's own mind and is often combined with Chan Buddhism, with the practice of Pure Land being seen as more accessible and successful for all practitioners.
4.2 Pure Land and Chan Buddhism often work together, and Pure Land is also important in Tibetan Buddhism, with practices such as deathbed contemplation and engagement in the practice by the Dalai Lama and local Tibetan sanghas.
4.3 The mantra allows rebirth in the pure land of the buddha mitaba, which remains important in early Japanese Buddhism.

5. 11:48 📚 Honen concluded that reciting the name of buddha amitabha was the most effective practice, focused on pure land foundation and reliance on amita for enlightenment, despite criticism from critics.
5.1 Honen, after studying various lineages, concluded that the recitation of the name of the buddha amitabha was the most effective and accessible form of practice for all beings.
5.2 Honen focused on establishing a pure land foundation and emphasized reliance on the other power of the buddha amita for enlightenment.
5.3 Honen was successful and did not languish in obscurity, despite criticism from one of his critics.

6. 15:05 📚 Shinron, a student of Honan, faced a crisis of faith, joined Honin's group in exile, and declared himself, while the nembutsu in Pure Land Buddhism represents trust and compassion from the Buddha reality.
6.1 Shinron, a student of Honan, faced a crisis of faith after 20 years of practice, joined Honin's group in exile, and declared himself.
6.2 The nembutsu in Pure Land Buddhism is not a practice of calling on the Buddha for help, but an act of compassion coming from the Buddha reality, representing trust and being part of a greater practice.

7. 17:23 📜 Kakushini's mausoleum and Eshini's funding of Shinron's mission were significant in the early Shin community, influencing gender equality and the idea that the priest is not very important in Pure Land Buddhism.
7.1 Eshini, the wife of Shinron, played a significant role in funding his mission and her letters provide valuable insight into the early Shin community and Shinron as a person.
7.2 Kakushini built the first mausoleum dedicated to the founder of Pure Land Buddhism, which became a center of devotion and influenced other schools of Japanese Buddhism, with a focus on gender equality and the idea that the priest is not very important.

8. 19:23 🙏 Embrace the compassion of the Buddha, regardless of social status, and rely on the priests for salvation.