Amida-shu

Special Features of Amida Buddhism

What's special about Amida Pureland?

Questions in the Sand

At Questions in the Sand you can find answers that Dharmavidya has given to a variety of questions raised by enquirers. If you would like to pose a question, e-mail dharmavidya@amidatrust.com

Buddhist Psychology

For materials on Buddhist Psychology, please consult:
Buddhist Psychology.info
Other Power and Therapy
Buddhist Psychology Questions and
Questions in the Sand

Buddhist Basics and the Amida-shu Approach

An essay about Amida Pureland Buddhism: a practical approach to self-power and other-power.

River of Fire, River of Water

A parable told by the sage, Shan Tao (613-681), spiritual ancestor of the Pureland tradition.

Two Short Audio Dharma Talks

“Love is Unborn” - Short Talk: audio
“Anjin: Settled Faith” - Short Talk: audio

Buddhism IS a Religion

A short essay distancing Pureland from the current popular tendancy to downplay the religious or spiritual dimension of the Buddha's message. Pureland is a religion in the truest sense.

Basic Principles of Amida Pureland

Index of short articles on basic principles of Amida Pureland Buddhism

Dharma Vision

A short essay by Dharmavidya about the all-encompassing samadhi that comes from living in relation to Noyrai - actualising the nembutsu.

Dharma Teachings on Tape or CD

Amida-shu offers a Dharma Teachings on Tape/CD service.
Please follow this link Dharma Talks on Tape

Pastoral Letters

Dharmavidya's Pastoral Letters provide guidance on a wide range of Dharma topics and current concerns.

Social Engagement in the Service of the Pure Land

An explanation of the function of social engagement in Amida Pureland practice.

Nembutsu

A brief explanation of the nembutsu which is the primary practice of the Amida Pureland School.

Pureland Buddhism

A short essay about the nature of Pureland Buddhism as an expression of taking refuge.

The Three Key Teachings

Short explanations of bombu nature, trikaya and nembutsu.