A Path to Universal Liberation - Part 3
In a world increasingly marked by division, whether due to socioeconomic status, gender, race, or political beliefs, Amida’s vow to liberate all beings without distinction is especially relevant.
Mahayana Bodhisattva Path
We are along with Dharmākara in a journey together toward complete spiritual liberation. It is like a “three-legged race.”
The Smaller Sukhāvatīvyūha Sūtra mentions that Bodhisattva Dharmākara becoming Amida Buddha has been guiding us to perfect enlightenment for the past ten kalpas.
Batman and Buddha
In a world that often feels like Gotham, we can choose to be Batman. We can also find wisdom in the compassion of Amida Buddha, choosing lovingkindness over retaliation. We can transform our pain into wisdom, our struggles into strengths. We learn that vulnerability isn’t a weakness, but a bridge to human connection, to compassion, to understanding. We have a choice in how we view our difficult moments.
Shinran as an Innovative Pure Land Master (Part 3)
Shinran’s teachings are not just an important part of Buddhist history; they carry profound relevance for contemporary society. In a world that continues to grapple with issues of inequality, exclusion, and division, Shinran’s message of universal accessibility to awakening offers a beacon of hope and transformation.