This forum is for the discussion of Pure Land Buddhism. It is a forum for those who practice Pure Land, in it various forms, to talk about issues related to Pure Land Buddhism. It is not a debate forum, nor is it a comparative religion forum. It is for this discussion of anything related to Pure Land Buddhism. It is not a forum for criticizing Pure Land Buddhism.

Negative personal comments and name calling are against the Rules of Conduct. Since the moderator cannot line edit messages, whatever else the content, messages in violation will be deleted.

Psychologically and spiritually "analyzing" or "characterizing" others -- especially in a negative manner --, with whom one is in discussion/debate, is not appropriate to this forum, and such msgs will be deleted, no matter whatever else the content of msg involved may be. Multiple offenses will be referred for administrative action.

Please keep discussions on-topic. Obviously off-topic msgs will be moved, where they can be discussed, or the poster can re-post his or her msgs as a new topic in the appropriate forum, as long as they do not violate the ROC and the local guidelines spelled out above.

brburl - moderator