About this episode

This episode explores the origins and journey of Pure Land Buddhism from India to China and its significance in Japan.

Pure Land Buddhism is the most popular religion in Japan and is often regarded as parallel to Christianity in many wyays. In this episode, we uncover the origins of the Pure Land Sutras in India and trace their journey to China where they grew into a set of rituals.

Topics covered

• Pure Land Buddhism
• religion in Japan
• Buddhist rituals
• history of Buddhism
• cultural exchange

Keywords

• Pure Land Buddhism
• Japan
• India
• China
• Buddhist rituals
• Pure Land Sutras

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pure Land Buddhism

Books & works: Pure Land Sutras

Places: Japan, India, China

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