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

Example Sentences

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

During this time he produced three large-scale orchestral works – Body Mandala, … Towards A Pure Land, and Speakings – all of which relate in one way or another to Harvey's long-standing interest in Buddhism.

From The Guardian • Aug. 12, 2011

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

From The Guardian • Jul. 17, 2011

One of the sects introduced from India is the Pure Land or the Ching T'u which holds before the believer the "Western Paradise" gained through faith in Amitâbha.

From Buddhism and Buddhists in China by Hodous, Lewis