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Pure Land (Jōdo shū)

What is the Pure Land (Jōdo-shū) school of Buddhism?

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Who was Hōnen and what role did he play in the founding of Jōdo-shū?

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What is Amitabha Buddha and what is his Western Pure Land?

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How does faith (shinjin) function in Jōdo-shū practice?

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What is nembutsu and how is it practiced in Jōdo-shū?

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What is the significance of the Primal Vow in Pure Land Buddhism?

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How does Jōdo-shū differ from other Pure Land traditions like Jōdo Shinshū?

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What are the central texts of Jōdo-shū?

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Can anyone attain rebirth in the Western Paradise through nembutsu?

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What is the difference between tariki (other-power) and jiriki (self-power)?

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How is ethical conduct viewed in the Jōdo-shū tradition?

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What role do temples and clergy play in Jōdo-shū practice?

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How do Jōdo-shū practitioners view the concept of enlightenment?

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What rituals and ceremonies are common in Jōdo-shū temples?

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How did Pure Land Buddhism spread in Japan during the Kamakura period?

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What is the relationship between meditation (zazen) and nembutsu in Jōdo-shū?

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How do modern Jōdo-shū communities practice in daily life?

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What are common misconceptions about Pure Land Buddhism?

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How do Jōdo-shū practitioners prepare for death?

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What is the role of Amitabha’s vow in providing assurance to practitioners?

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