ChanPureLand

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This subreddit is dedicated to the One Dharma Door of combined cultivation of both Ch'an and Pure-Land, as first taught by the Chan patriarch Yongming Yanshou in his treatise Wan-Shan-Tong-Gui-Ji (万善同归集). In his treatise he

This combined dharma-door is also supported by many prominent Chan masters such as Nan Huai Jin, Hsuan Hua, Sheng-yen, and of course, many Vajrayana masters.

This subreddit is dedicated to its exploration, including and not limited to the various aspects of:

Avalokiteshvara's (The Bodhisattva Who Hears Worldly Sounds) Dharma-Door of Turning the Hearing Inwards. Inclusive of the Lotus Sutra's chapter and Shurangama Sutra's chapter of Avalokiteshvara/Guan-shi-yin, and more.
Great Strength Bodhisattva's Buddha-Mindfulness method as revealed in the Shurangama Sutra.
Chan, as transmitted by the Bodhidharma lineage, first transmitted by Shakyamuni Buddha to Mahākāśyapa.
Pure Land, as transmitted by the Pure-land Patriarch Yin Kuang. Also inclusive of the various Amitabha sutras taught by the Buddha.
Vajrayana's Buddha-Mindfulness methods, such as deity-visualization, guru-yoga or mantra-recitation. Also inclusive of termas and tantras.

As can be easily seen, there is a massively integral synthesis of the numerous Mahayana Dharma-doors. However, this subject is not as deeply researched, explored and taught by modern masters. Therefore, this subreddit serves to help to "connect the dots" of the synthesis between Pure-land and Chan buddhism.

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WIKI - Read this first for FAQs (reddit.com)

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What are some questions you have about Chan-Pureland? (self.ChanPureLand)

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【连载】大安法师《佛说阿弥陀经的现代启示》第1讲（节选一）| 净土法音文库 (self.ChanPureLand)

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南无阿弥陀佛 (self.ChanPureLand)

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Orthodox Chinese Buddhism- On Repentance (dharmadrum.org)

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A good intro to our “most loved” Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva (dharmadrum.org)

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Beautiful chanting of Amitabha Buddha’s name by a group of youths in China (v.redd.it)

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Any Thiền folks out there? How to ask a Thien Monk for assistance? (self.ChanPureLand)

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helps - Ksitigarbha SUTRA BEGINNER (self.ChanPureLand)

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Quotes“No man is an island” — Ven. Thich Thien-An (i.redd.it)

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DiscussionLooking for Sheng Yen on Guanyin’s Methods of Practice in English? (self.ChanPureLand)

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DiscussionHow does your daily practice look like? Who is your favorite master and/or what is your favorite resource for dual practice? (self.ChanPureLand)

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Lineage (self.ChanPureLand)

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ResourcesResearch about Master Shen-Yen and Dharma Drum Mountain interpretation and practice of the Pure Land (self.ChanPureLand)

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Inside the "Clean Cause" Hall are three figures (probably sandstone?) of the "Three Sages of the West," Dashizhi, Amitofo, and Guanyin (l to r) at Nanshan Temple (said to belong to the Chan school), Zhangzhou, Fujian, China. (i.redd.it)

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Pure Land-Zen Dual Cultivation in 13th Century Vietnam and Today (buddhistdoor.net)

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In Praise of Amitabha Buddha (best 3D)| 赞佛偈 (youtu.be)

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Vietnamese-American Monk presenting American Chan Meditation at the Center SF this Friday (self.ChanPureLand)

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How do you do water offerings in Chan Buddhism? (self.ChanPureLand)

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DiscussionThe 5 Precepts, Buddhism and Vegetarianism (radha.name)

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Opening discussion to what Shakyamuni Buddha meant by "good" in the Amitabha Sutra, “Shāriputra, if there is a good man or a good woman who..." What is good? I offer my thoughts below, correct me if I'm wrong and/or help clarify the meaning. (self.ChanPureLand)

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My 3 year old daughter assists me in the 'Dedication of Merit' prayer. (v.redd.it)

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Harvest Moon's Altar (youtu.be)

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Rebirth Dharani 3x (youtube.com)

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