Pure Land

American  

noun

Buddhism.

1. a paradise believed by the followers of a Mahayana sect Pure Land sect to be ruled over by a Buddha Amitābha, whose hope it is to bring all beings into it.

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Etymology

Origin of Pure Land

First recorded in 1930–35

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Pure Land

Chan Buddhism was austere and monastic in character, whereas Pure Land was the more popular form observed by lay people.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023

Chan Buddhism, like Pure Land, deemphasized scriptural study but rejected the notion of personal devotion to a savior.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023

It was what, visually and spiritually, inspired Masud to make My Pure Land a western.

From The Guardian ● Oct. 13, 2017

Towards a Pure Land – will be performed in sequence, conducted by Ilan Volkov.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 17, 2011

But numerous societies and brotherhoods arose especially in connection with the Pure Land school and are commonly spoken of as sects.

From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 by Eliot, Charles, Sir