Interlog

Three Trinities

The other day I was attempting to explain to a Christian visitor what Amida-shu Pureland Buddhism was all about. There are interesting correspondences. Is the trikaya doctrine the same as the Christian trinity?

The Christian Trinity and Interbeing

A few thoughts on the Christian doctrine of “The Trinity” and the Buddhist understanding of “Interbeing” as another opening between the two traditions where spiritual energy might flow rather freely …

Primal Vow & Covenant Theology

In my very early explorations into Pureland belief and practice, I have come across another “parallel” with my own Christian tradition. This time it happens to be particularly close to my own tradition, Reformed (Presbyterian), and it has me intrigued. IF I am reading correctly, then there is a fascinating parallel between “Primal Vow” and “covenant theology”.....

YeshuAmida

Friends, I will explain the strange title to this offering at the very end. However, let me begin with some beginner’s observations on Pure Land … Over this past weekend I attended the “21^st International Buddhist Festival” held near where I live in the Chicago area.  It was called “International” because presumably every