Magazine | Meet a Teacher, Teachings
Pure Land (Shin)
The Bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America was born a Buddhist but didn’t immediately know it was a path for him to follow.
Magazine | Buddhism for Beginners, Teachings
Practice Does Not Make Perfect
Tricycle’s free online source for newcomers explains Pure Land Buddhism’s bombu paradigm.
Shin Buddhism: A Path of Gratitude
Shifting your outlook from "please" to "thank you"
How to Read the Lotus Sutra
The Lotus Sutra is one of the foremost Buddhist texts, but to the uninitiated reader, it can make little or no sense.
O Bodhi Tree, O Bodhi Tree
A Pure Land Buddhist reverend gets into the holiday spirit with a reflection on Bodhi Day and the value of giving selflessly.
Personal ReflectionsMagazine | Feature
Regret: A Love Story
Pure Land Buddhism shows a way to flip the script on failure: falling short is the way we move forward.
The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World
A Pure Land priest reflects on what it means to be both Buddhist and American.
Pure Land Buddhism: The Way of Shinran
What is Pure Land Buddhism?
Born Together With All Beings
Pure Land Buddhism’s emphasis on universal support is experienced personally as the feeling of “inner togetherness.”
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