PURE LAND BUDDHISM

Prevalent in China & Japan

wAmida/Amitabha Buddha = Buddha of Infinite Light and Compassion

+Bodhisattva Vow

wPure Land or AWestern Paradise@

wAother-power@ vs. ASelf-power@

w“Namu Amida Butsu” = Praise to Amida Buddha

Buddha Altar: Central Amida Buddha Statue, Saints on sides

wBowing: Gesture of reverence with palms together

wOfferings

In America: “Buddhist Churches of America”

Protestantization: Foyer, Pews, Sunday Services, Sermon, Hymns, Dharma School, no monks, married clergy

Infant Initiation: Buddhist Scroll touched to head

Buddha=s Relics in Stupa on Roof of Buddhist Church of San Francisco

60+ Churches; 20,000 members