What is the Pure Land practice in Tibetan Buddhism?
It is the Pure Land teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, emphasizing the four essential causes for rebirth in the Pure Land—clear visualization of the field of merit, accumulation of pure merit and removal of obstacles, generation of the Bodhi mind, and making pure vows. There is no more supreme secret than this. For those who wholeheartedly recite the Buddha's name and vow to be reborn, it is indeed a rare and invaluable scripture.
What are the characteristics of the Pure Land Buddhism major?
The Pure Land major primarily studies the Pure Land teachings of Tibetan Buddhism and Han Buddhism (such as the "Amitabha Sutra" and the "Sūtra of the Bodhisattva Kṣitigarbha's Fundamental Vows"), as well as the extraordinary mind-training practices in Tibetan Buddhism.
The establishment of the Pure Land major is aimed at striving to help students who practice the Pure Land teachings understand and uphold the Four Causes of Sukhavati:
1. Generate the Bodhi mind;
2. Constantly visualize Amitabha Buddha and the Pure Land, and develop a strong, unwavering intention to be reborn in the Pure Land.
3. Cut off evil deeds, do good, and accumulate merits widely;
4. Dedicate the merits.
On this basis, strive to chant the Buddha's name and pray, aiming to ensure that the vast majority of students can smoothly be reborn in the Pure Land at the end of their lives.
If you have a deep affection for the Pure Land teachings, are interested in studying and contemplating Pure Land scriptures, and reciting the Buddha's name, you can enroll in the Pure Land program.