Pure Land Buddhism (mainstream East Asian)
Largest Mahayana sub-tradition globally. Devotion to Amitabha Buddha and recitation of the nembutsu / Buddha-name. Mainstream low-control reference point.
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0 — largest Mahayana sub-tradition globally; mainstream low-control reference.
Profile facts
In context
Pure Land Buddhism is the dominant Mahayana tradition across East Asia. Distinctive practice of nembutsu recitation and devotion to Amitabha Buddha (Amida) for rebirth in the Pure Land. Mostly low-control voluntary devotion.
This profile is in progress — history, deeper BITE evidence and survivor voices are still being added. Contributions welcome via GitHub.
Timeline
- 5th c.Pure Land school crystallises in China
Sources
- Charles B. Jones, 'Chinese Pure Land Buddhism: Understanding a Tradition of Practice' (University of Hawaii Press, 2019) search ↗
- Galen Amstutz, 'Interpreting Amida' (SUNY Press, 1997) search ↗
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