Nian Fo Chan

This text discusses the “Nian Fo Chan” (chanting the name of Buddha) practice as taught by Master Dao Xin.

The practice differs from that currently applied in the training of the Pure-Land School in that practitioners are free to choose which Buddha’s name they chant.

The practice is based on the “Lankavatara Sutra”, which states that all Buddha’s words are related to the Mind.

Questions

• What is “Nian Fo Chan”?
• How does it differ from the Pure-Land School’s practice?
• What is the basis for Master Dao Xin’s teaching?

Answers

• “Nian Fo Chan” is the practice of chanting the name of Buddha.
• It differs from the Pure-Land School’s practice in that practitioners are free to choose which Buddha’s name they chant.
• The basis for Master Dao Xin’s teaching is the “Lankavatara Sutra”, which states that all Buddha’s words are related to the Mind.