![]() This is again the dominant force enabling ordinary beings to attain the Buddha-visualization Samadhi. ![]() The passage of this sutra is further evidence testifying that one can see the Buddhas, due to the working of their thought powers, which arise from 'the great compassion of looking on all as of the same body as oneself'. If the recitation continues uninterrupted, then he or she will be able to see in the recitation practice all the Buddhas of the past, present, and future." Manjusri said to the Buddha: "Why is it called 'Single Practice Samadhi'"?93) The Buddha replied: "If a man or a woman, while dwelling at a quiet place, discards all distracting thoughts and, facing towards the place where the Buddha resides, sits in the proper upright position then, without forming in the mind any image, he or she single-mindedly recites his Name. Literally, from one of your own sources: "THE METHOD OF CONTEMPLATION ON AMIDA" (観念法門) - a text that is frequently held as an example that Shandao mainly taught complex visualizations he recommended :įurther I say to the aspirants: If you desire to be born in the Pure Land, you should intently observe the precepts, recite the Name, and chant the Amida Sutra.ģ3 Further, it is stated in the Manjusri Prajnaparamita Sutra:92) Shandao attained Buddha Mindfulness (Nianfo) Samadhi, then came out and told people to recite the Name. Other similar hagiographical records from Shandao also reflect concerns regarding more complicated requirements for rebirth in the Pure Land, Shandao is also believed by Japanese Pure Land traditions (following Honen's interpretations) to have advocated the notion that rebirth in Amitābha's Pure Land was accessible to everyone, as long as the person has faith in Amitābha's vows. However, academic historiography has re-evaluated and challenged these traditional narratives surrounding Shandao. Shandao is traditionally seen as having advocated for the exclusivity of the nianfo/nembutsu as a practice in order to seek salvation through Amitābha, meaning that reciting the name of Amitābha Buddha was all that was needed. ![]() This idea that Buddha Name recitation was not a primary practice for Shandao seems to be the basis of that wiki page. However, I think it's a mistake to think that the Name was not a primary practice for him, including for Buddha Mindfulness (Nianfo) Samadhi, let alone rebirth in Sukhavati. I agree with the idea that Shandao did teach practices other than the Name. r/DharmaPoetry (Sub for Buddhist poetry) r/buddhistrecovery (Sub for Buddhists dealing with addiction) Pure Land Buddhism called by Nagarjuna the easy way to Enlightenment is the one selected practice for our Dharma Ending Age that can be practiced both by the stupid and the wise, lay or ordained, women or men, - whoever you are, whatever you've done - you are not excluded.įaith is the basis of the Path, the mother of virtues,įaith can assure arrival at enlightenment. If this is your first visit to /r/PureLand, please read:
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