Pure Land Buddhism
TraditionBuddhism (school)
Founded5th century AD (China)
FollowersWidespread in East Asia
Script/LanguageChinese/Japanese
About Pure Land Buddhism
A Mahayana tradition centered on devotion to Amitabha Buddha and the hope of rebirth in his Pure Land. Recitation of his name is a core practice. Honen and Shinran founded major Pure Land schools in Japan, where Jodo Shinshu became one of the largest Buddhist denominations. Widely practiced in China, Vietnam, and Korea.
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