diamond sutra versus of Pureland visualisation
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Here brought me to an important trend
there are ppl who use diamond sutra to debate the need for visualisation
of Pureland teaching
I see it is very harmful
We must understand that Buddha address different kinds of people on the
two assembly
the emptiness teaching as in Diamond sutra is to help the beginner level of Bodhisattva to see emptiness and attain higher level
but Buddha also realise that some could not understand prajna , and He knows common people , with bedridden illness and problem
feeling despair in the practice of emptiness
so He gives teaching to the formness as in a place for the afterlife
the western ,eastern paradise
and I hope people should respect both method of practice and not slandering the Dharma for it stand
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Diamond Sutra does not contradict with Pure Land or the Chanting dharma door.
We should know this verse well:
For example, the famous Enlightened Zen Master Hsu Yun
Many Ch'an/Zen masters nowadays also practise chanting Buddha names. -
Ultimately Pure Land also refers to the Pure Mind. When our Mind is pure, the land is also Pure.
The highest level of Pure Land is also known as “Pure Abode of Eternal Light and Tranquility”, in Chinese it is called Ji Guang Jing Tu, and is equivalent to Dharmakaya. Practitioners of Chan and Pure Land can realise their innate Amitabha Nature and enter into this Pure Land. To people of lower capacity however, the Pure Land appears in forms to them because they have not been awakened to the Diamond Cutting Prajna which is Beyond Forms. Therefore, Amitabha's vows are inconceivable. -
well said , zenithOriginally posted by An Eternal Now:Ultimately Pure Land also refers to the Pure Mind. When our Mind is pure, the land is also Pure.
The highest level of Pure Land is also known as “Pure Abode of Eternal Light and Tranquility”, in Chinese it is called Ji Guang Jing Tu, and is equivalent to Dharmakaya. Practitioners of Chan and Pure Land can realise their innate Amitabha Nature and enter into this Pure Land. To people of lower capacity however, the Pure Land appears in forms to them because they have not been awakened to the Diamond Cutting Prajna which is Beyond Forms. Therefore, Amitabha's vows are inconceivable. 
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yes, even Tien Tai Masters like Master Zhi Zhe, Master Di Xian, Master Tang Xu, Master Bao Jing also practice Nien Fo. A friend of Master Chin Kung, Vajrayana Diamond Guru Huang Nien Zu, also recited a few hundred thousand of Amituofo when He departed.
Many Ch'an/Zen masters nowadays also practise chanting Buddha names.[/b]
The famous Su Tong Po, was said to be the reincarnation of a Ch'an Master, then later there was a Pureland Master who was the reincarnation of Su Tong Po, later attain rebirth in Pureland, and that's it, end of 'rebirth' or he attain non-returner. See, even Ch'an have to undergo rebirths if you don't attain a sudden awakening like 6th Patriarah Hui Neng.
So there's 2 important practice, one is Nienfo help you increase your virtue/merit when Buddhas/bodhisattvas come and empower. And the other is listening to dharma talks help one to increase understanding and wisdom.
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Hi An Eternal nowOriginally posted by An Eternal Now:Diamond Sutra does not contradict with Pure Land or the Chanting dharma door.
We should know this verse well:
For example, the famous Enlightened Zen Master Hsu Yun
Many Ch'an/Zen masters nowadays also practise chanting Buddha names.
I totally agree with you.
Master Hsu Yun was my master's master.
Thank you for posting his pictures.
When you look at him, do you also feel the deep peace in him?
That's what I meant for "Heart transmission". -
Yes, indeed. Ven. Hsu Yun is a great master