Debunking the Common Myths of Meditation
When we mention the word meditation, a lot of people, particularly people who have no idea what meditation is, would think that it is very difficult. It may require one to sit still for a long time, and not think of anything. This is a common misunderstanding of meditation, particularly for a lot of beginners and outsiders.
FAQ: Is Pure Land Buddhism the real teachings by the Buddha?
FAQ: Is Pure Land Buddhism the real teachings by the Buddha?
FAQ: Is Pure Land Buddhism another version of theism and worship?
FAQ: Is Pure Land Buddhism another version of theism and worship?
FAQ: Is the Pure Land just more sense enjoyment and more dukkha (suffering)?
FAQ: Is the Pure Land just more sense enjoyment and more dukkha (suffering)?
FAQ: Is Amitabha Buddha like God and the Pure Land like another heaven?
FAQ: Is Amitabha Buddha like God and the Pure Land like another heaven?
FAQ: If there is no soul (no separate self) then what migrates to the Pure Land?
FAQ: If there is no soul (no separate self) then what migrates to the Pure Land?
FAQ: If all is an illusion, a dream and a game, then why Nianfo?
FAQ- If all is an illusion, a dream and a game, then why Nianfo
FAQ: Can I combine Nianfo (Amitabha-recitation) with other practices?
FAQ - Can I combine Nianfo with other practices
FAQ: Can we just recite the Name Amituofo (Amitabha) only, without doing any good karma, can we still gain rebirth by doing that?
Q: Can we just recite the Name Amituofo (Amitabha) only, without doing any good karma, can we still gain rebirth by doing that?
FAQ: Can Pure Land Buddhism save me in my last years?
FAQ: Can Pure Land Buddhism save me in my last years?
FAQ: At what point is rebirth to the Pure Land assured? Does one need to realise Nianfo Samadhi in order to attain rebirth?
Q: At what point is rebirth to the Pure Land assured? Does one need to realise Nianfo Samadhi in order to attain rebirth?
FAQ: Can evil people like me go to the Pure Land?
FAQ- Can evil people like me go to the Pure Land
FAQ: How do you practice Nianfo in your daily life? Do you practice Nianfo meditation in the mornings and afternoons?
FAQ: How do you practice Nianfo in your daily life? Do you practice Nianfo meditation in the mornings and afternoons?
FAQ: I Nianfo at the hospital but I didn’t see Amitabha during my near-death experience
FAQ- I Nianfo at the hospital but I didn’t see Amitabha during my near-death experience
FAQ: How can I at the time of death recite the name of Amitabha Buddha, remember to have faith and vow to go to His Pure Land, all at the same time? It seems it’s a lot to do at the time of death.
FAQ: How can I at the time of death when recite the name of Amitabha Buddha also remember to have faith and also vow to go to His Pure Land at the same time? It seems it’s a lot to do at the time of death!
FAQ: Is it normal to cry when I hear Amituofo chant
FAQ - Is it normal to cry when I hear Amituofo chant
FAQ: What happens when we have bad thoughts that make us feel like a bad person, and also during Nianfo?
FAQ - What happens when we have bad thoughts during Nianfo