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

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

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

My Pure Land is based on a contemporary true story: a young woman called Nazo Dharejo defended her family home from 200 armed assailants.

From The Guardian • Oct. 13, 2017

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

The noble mind that shall attain unto wisdom in the doctrine of the Pure Land is the mind that fain would become Buddha, and it is named: “The mind that shall save men who suffer.”

From Wisdom of the East Buddhist Psalms translated from the Japanese of Shinran Shonin by Shinran