Ming · by 李贄集
16,909 · about 56 min
The *Pure Land Resolve* is a Buddhist text written by the Ming Dynasty thinker Li Zhi. Composed during the late Ming period—a time when the trend of blending Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism was flourishing—the work represents Li Zhi's deep exploration of Pure Land faith after experiencing the vicissitudes of life. Its main content elucidates the essential principles of Pure Land practice, emphasizing the crucial role of faith and vow-power in the process of rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, while offering a personalized interpretation of traditional Pure Land theory. This work holds a special place in Buddhist history: it reflects the practical characteristics of lay Buddhism in the late Ming, showcases Li Zhi's unique insights in integrating the School of Mind with Pure Land thought, and provides important documentary evidence for studying the transformation of Buddhist thought during the Ming and Qing dynasties.