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Pure Land refers to a central concept in Mahayana Buddhism that describes a celestial realm or paradise where beings can attain enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of birth and death (samsara). It is often associated with the Buddha Amitabha, who vows to receive those who sincerely call upon him, allowing them to be reborn in this blissful state characterized by peace, beauty, and the absence of suffering.
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