Discover Pure Land Buddhism with Ven. Zhi Sheng

Ven. Zhi Sheng was ordained at Guang Jue Temple in Zaoxi, China. He is a Pure Land teacher who seeks to act as a bridge between the East and the West. His style and methodology is such that traditional Chinese Buddhists can enjoy a new way of seeing an old tradition, whilst Western newcomers to Pure Land can understand the deeper dimensions of the tradition. He currently works at the Shanghai Institute of Language and Culture.

Ven. Zhi Sheng, Shanghai Institute of Language and Culture
Raymond Lam, Editor, Buddhistdoor International

Filmed on location at Wang Fat Ching She
Hong Kong, May 2013

Video editing: Karen Chang
"Resignation" & "Easy Lemon"

Produced by Buddhistdoor International (2013)

[pbwbh]

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

[alicesu]

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!

[perennialjodoshinshu]

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

[Relish]

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

[alexpeck]

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.

[java]

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

[eric]

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. ​​

[tszloklaw]

功德無量.
阿彌陀佛
Boundless Beneficence.
Amitaba

[kstang]

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.

[lilil]

Namo Amituofo 🙏
Namo Amituofo 🙏
Namo Amituofo 🙏

[johnrkillick]

CAN a westerner ordain in the PRC??? I always doubted it would be allowed...
This is very encouraging for a westerner like
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.

[bflobribean]

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

[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

[mrsandman]

Any recommendations on how to start pure land Buddhism.?

[raymondchua]

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.

[jrwilliam]

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

[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 ....