tradition
Pure Land Buddhism
Other names: Amidism; Jingtu; Jōdo
Founded: c. 0200 · Founder / founding figure: Developed from Mahayana teachings centered on Amitābha Buddha · Origin: India
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Research
Published
Updated 2026-10-07 22:31:20
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Description
A Mahayana Buddhist tradition focused on rebirth in the Pure Land of Amitābha through faith, vow, and recitation practices.
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Belief summary
Belief summaries appear only as direct quotations from primary writings. No quotations are attached for this group yet, so no belief summary is published.
Principle scores
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01 Atonement of Jesus Christ weight 3
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02 The Fall of Adam and Eve weight 1
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03 Premortal existence weight 1
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04 Faith in God and Jesus Christ weight 2
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05 Repentance weight 1
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06 Revelation from God weight 1
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07 God’s authority and priesthood weight 1
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08 Agency and accountability weight 1
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09 Resurrection weight 1
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10 Eternal life with God weight 1
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Primary writings
Countries
- India (origin)
- China (practiced)
- Japan (practiced)
- United States (practiced)
Unresolved or uncertain
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Related groups
- Santal spiritual group
- Vedic Hinduism tradition