CONTEMPLATIONS OF THE PURE LAND (JING TU ZONG)

                                            净土宗

                                          Jìng tǔ zong (Ching-t'u)

                                           (Pure-land or Sukhavati).

           1. The Jìng tǔ zong (Ching-t'u) model (Pure-land or Sukhavati).

The Meditation:

Contemplation consists of setting the mind solely on the constant repetition of Amitabha in order to attain Awakening.

The model is based on the Sukhavati Vyuha Sutra, the Great Sukhavati Vyuha Sutra, the Small Sukhavati Vyuha Sutra. It was established by Hui-yuan of the Chin Dynasty (4th century). He set up the Lotus Society at Chiang-si Province. The method employed is particularly appopriate for those whose temperament enables them to live and dwell with Infinite Compassion. The only merit attained is that of dwelling within True Buddha Dharma. 

This Contemplation evolved also as a integral part of many Chan models and is to 

be found in our presentation of Obaku Zen. What must be understood clearly is 

that merely chanting any phrase has little utility or significance except to bring an identity calmness. The true Contemplation os much more profound than that taught by modern teachers. What must be taught is the greater profundity of the Contemplation upon the True Function of Function itself.

The Pure Land Method - Jing tu Zong - Infinite Compassion

         The Pure Land Method - Jing tu Zong - Visualization of the Pure Land

                The Pure Land Method - Jing tu Zong - Rebirth Dahrani 

  For the Chan Contemplation please see:  OBAKU ZEN