Pure Land Guide Collection (淨土指歸集)

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Ming · by 大佑集

51,445 · about 171 min

The "Guide to the Pure Land," compiled by the eminent Ming dynasty monk Master Dayou, stands as one of the essential texts of the Pure Land school. Composed during the Buddhist revival of the early Ming period, this work systematically assembles the core teachings of the Pure Land scriptures and the essential instructions of past patriarchs. Its contents encompass methods of Buddha-name recitation, the conditions for rebirth, and the sublime adornments of the Pure Land and its inhabitants. Characterized by its concise and accessible guidance, it aids practitioners in establishing faith, vow, and practice, directing their hearts toward the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. As an authoritative guide to Pure Land cultivation, this text profoundly influenced the propagation and practice of the Pure Land Dharma gate within Chinese Buddhism. To this day, it continues to be revered as a vital foundation for the study and practice of the Pure Land path.