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Jodo
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Theological Foundations
The classical understanding of Jodo is rooted in the Mahayana sutras, particularly the Larger Sukhāvatīvyūha Sutra. In this context, Jodo designates Sukhāvatī (The Land of Ultimate Bliss), the Western Pure Land presided over by Amitābha Buddha. Unlike the transient, suffering-laden realms of samsara, Sukhāvatī is characterized by the absence of evil destinies, perpetual spiritual awakening, and ease of access for sentient beings through focused recitation… -
Mahayana Buddhism
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Mahāyāna Buddhism (Sanskrit: महायान, "Great Vehicle") is one of the two main existing branches of Buddhism, the other being Theravāda Buddhism. Characterized by an expansive corpus of unique literature (the Mahāyāna Sūtras (literature)) and a distinct theological emphasis on the Bodhisattva ideal, Mahāyāna developed significantly from the foundational teachings that had circulated in early [Indic monastic communities](/entries/indi…