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What is Pure Land Buddhism? A look at how East Asian Buddhists chant and strive for buddhahood

Many people in the West interpret Buddhism as a path of meditation leading to enlightenment. What many may not know is that this interpretation differs vastly from its practice in East Asia. I have ...
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Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land (extension)

The Tentative Lists of States Parties are published by the World Heritage Centre at its website and/or in working documents in order to ensure transparency, access to information and to facilitate ...
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What is Pure Land Buddhism? A look at how East Asian Buddhists chant and strive for buddhahood

Associate Professor of Religion and Culture and Religion and Culture Area Director, Catholic University of America Many people in the West interpret Buddhism as a path of meditation leading to ...
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Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land

Hiraizumi - Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land comprises five sites, including the sacred Mount Kinkeisan. It features vestiges of government offices dating ...