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by Brynmr
Sun Sep 01, 2013 5:10 am
Forum: Pure Land
Topic: Stage of Non-retrogression
Replies: 11
Views: 4017

Re: Stage of Non-retrogression

That's good to know. I've had enough suffering from this world. But I wouldn't think of not helping others. I'm a poor practitioner but I do have a good, caring heart.
by Brynmr
Fri Aug 23, 2013 3:47 am
Forum: Pure Land
Topic: Stage of Non-retrogression
Replies: 11
Views: 4017

Re: Stage of Non-retrogression

Vow 22 indicates a choice and is that "one birth only" the birth one took into the Pure Land of Sukhavati?
by Brynmr
Thu Aug 22, 2013 5:27 pm
Forum: Pure Land
Topic: Stage of Non-retrogression
Replies: 11
Views: 4017

Re: Stage of Non-retrogression

Ok I get it - thanks so much for your help. From my copy of the Smaller Sutra: “Again, Śāriputra, all sentient beings born in the Land of Utmost Bliss dwell in the stage of non-retrogression. and from another translation: 'Again, Shariputra, the beings born in the land Sukhavati are all Avinivartani...
by Brynmr
Thu Aug 22, 2013 12:20 pm
Forum: Pure Land
Topic: Stage of Non-retrogression
Replies: 11
Views: 4017

Stage of Non-retrogression

In the section describing the three grades of aspirants in the Larger Sutra on Amida Buddha, both the high and the middle grades will "dwell in the Stage of Non-retrogression". I take this to mean they will not fall back into Samsaric rebirths. However this isn't stated for the lower grade...
by Brynmr
Thu Aug 22, 2013 12:02 pm
Forum: Pure Land
Topic: Cool New Book for you Pure Land Folks
Replies: 9
Views: 3283

Re: Cool New Book for you Pure Land Folks

I'm currently reading this book. I love it.

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