Buddhism of Wisdom & Faith 4. VOWS The Importance of Vows As indicated earlier, the essential elements of the Pure Land method are Faith, Vows and Practice. To practice this method, the cultivator should first believe that the Land of Ultimate Bliss does exist and that Amitabha Buddha always extends his protection, ready to welcome and guide all sentient beings who earnestly seek his help. Such belief is called Faith. Having developed a mind of Faith, the practitioner should eagerly seek escape from this Saha World full of suffering and obstructions, and rebirth in the peaceful Land of Ultimate Bliss, filled with countless pure adornments. Once there, he can progress in his Practice and achieve the goal of rescuing both himself and others. This is called Vows. Having made such Vows, he should earnestly recite the Buddha's name to the point where his mind and that of Amitabha Buddha are in unison -- thus achieving rebirth in the Pure...
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