Pure Land Buddhism

A 'Pure Land' is the abode of a heavenly buddha or bodhisattva, which they use as a place where they can teach their followers in an advanced way, free from many of the samsaric impediments

• They are created by the karmic merit that a buddha has stored up and then transferred into making a personalised 'heaven'

Pure Land beliefs
Pure Land Buddhists believe that in the current degenerate age (Mappo), following the Eightfold Path to enlightenment is very difficult; instead, they aspire to be reborn in the Pure Land of Amitabha, where they can quickly progress along to bodhisattva path…