In Buddhism, a pure land is an ideal world for all to live in, for such perfect pure lands are constructed by the vows of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, as well as the causes and conditions of all beings. As the ideology of Pure Land evolves, the concepts have centered around the other-world pure land, mind-only pure land, and pure land on earth. From the perspective of contemporary Humanistic Buddhism, the concept of pure land has been reviewed and reassessed, with the notion of pure land on earth ascendant. Pure land on earth is no longer illusionary, but a strong pragmatic ideal that can be realized. Furthermore, it encompasses religious faith and is a goal realized through religious practice. The idea of pure land on earth as advocated by Venerable Master Hsing Yun comprises practical features serving as a model for the practice and development of contemporary Humanistic Buddhism.
