Pure Land Buddhism Research Paper

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The central feature of Pure Land Buddhism is explained by Skilton as the belief that one can achieve their rebirth in Sukhavati, through the recitation of the name Amitabha (Skilton 1994:104). Furthermore, he illustrates how it is practiced in China, by one truly believing in Amitabha and his vow whilst repeatedly chanting his name, and also visualising Amitabha in his Pure Land (Skilton 1994:104). This utter faith in Amitabha and the belief that through this practice one will be reborn in Sukhavati, is the focal goal of the school. Moreover, Jones explains how some Chinese Buddhists would perform the chanting of the traditional ‘Namo Amituo Fo’, which translates as ‘homage to the Buddha Amitabha’, which they would make time for during their