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Sukhavati Academy

Samsara’s path stretches endless, long and far;
The world is full of suffering—we seek to escape afar.
Uphold precepts, chant the Buddha’s name, cultivate the three karmas true;
At the vast assembly of the Lotus Pond, perfect enlightenment we’ll pursue.

The Pure Land Special Training Program — All who practice shall attain rebirth

From The Amitabha Sutra:
“Śāriputra, why is that land called the Land of Ultimate Bliss? In that land, sentient beings are free from all suffering and experience only happiness; therefore, it is called Ultimate Bliss.”

Website Features of Special Training Program:
  1. Online Courses: Students can access courses using their assigned registration number.
  2. Great Compassion Treasure Bottle: Students may share their practice experiences, spiritual insights, or examples of successful rebirth in the Pure Land. After review, these entries will be included in the Treasure Bottle for reference and encouragement, strengthening faith.
  3. Bulletin Board: Provides announcements, course schedules, and notifications for collective dedication practices.

Student Responsibilities:

All participants of the Pure Land Special Training Program are encouraged to dedicate merit and protection for fellow participants and their family members during illness, disasters, and at the time of death.

Eligibility to Register:

Students may register after completing the following practices consecutively for one month:

  1. Daily recitation of the Amitābha Sūtra (once per day).
  2. Daily recitation of the Amitābha Buddha’s name 5,000 times, including at least 500 recitations of Namo Amitābha Buddha.
  3. Weekly reading of The Amitāyus Sutra (once per week).

Important Notes:

Daily practice must be completed before 12:00 midnight (local time).

Practice must be continuous for one month; any interruption requires restarting the count.

Example: January 7, 2013, to February 6, 2013, counts as one full month.

After completing the practices, please email the start and end dates to amitabha_48@icloud.com to obtain program eligibility.

Sukhavati Academy: https://sukhavati.education/
Phone Inquiries: 604-831-2881