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Ji

Buddhist sect
Also known as: Jishū
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The term "Ji" can refer to a specific sect within Buddhism known as the Ji sect, which is a variant of the Pure Land school. This sect's name is derived from its practice of reciting the hymns of Shandao (Zendo in Japanese) six times a day.1

The Ji sect is part of the broader Pure Land Buddhism tradition, which focuses on devotion to the Buddha Amitabha. Followers believe that by sincerely invoking Amitabha's name, they can achieve rebirth in his Western Paradise, known as the Pure Land. This practice is rooted in Mahayana Buddhism, which originated in India and spread throughout Asia.12

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  1. Buddhism - Dhyana (Chan/ Zen )
  2. Pure Land Buddhism
  3. Jainism - Jain ethics

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