An Introduction to The Teachings Practiced at The Pure Land Learning Center.docVIP

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE TEACHINGS PRACTICED AT THE PURE LAND LEARNING CENTER Pure Land Learning Centers were proposed for the first time after World War II, when the respected Mr. Shia Lian Jui began promoting the exclusive study and cultivation of the Pure Land School. Teacher Chin Kung, with over thirty years of experience from propagating the Teachings, deeply understands the Pure Land School as the foremost method for helping living beings. In recent years, he has been tirelessly spreading the Teachings in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Canada, and the United States. The Teacher also lead in the world-wide distribution of over three million texts regarding the practice of Pure Land, in the sincere hope of bringing this benefit to the world. The famous Buddhist scholar Mr. Kuang Shi Mei once said, If we can receive and uphold the Pure Land Teachings, not only would we eradicate future sufferings, but we can attain peace of mind now. People who do not sincerely cultivate pure conduct would never be able to understand or experience the happiness hidden behind the practice of this wondrous method. Likewise, those who do not enter the sea of Teachings would never realize the depth behind Pure Land. If we wish to spread the Buddhas Teachings at this time and age, it is definitely necessary to bring forth the Pure Land Teachings. I respectfully hope advisors from Pure Land Learning Centers all over the world would widely promote the proper education, explain the reasons behind cause and effect, praise the unsurpassed Pure Land Teachings, and persuade all people to recite Amitabhas name and set their hearts on reaching the Pure Land. The fellow members of these Centers should cultivate according to the Five Texts of Pure Land. Included are The Sutra of Amitabhas Purity, Equality, and Understanding, A Principle Explanation of the Amitabha Sutra, The Chapter of Universal Worthy Bodhisattvas Conduct and Vows, The Sutra on Contemplating Amitabha and His