It was transmitted from China to Japan by Hōnen, whose disciple Shinran expressed this school's final conclusion that enlightenment could only be achieved by faith in the grace of Dharmākara under his new name as a Buddha.
This religious group is based on a set of sutras telling of the vows the monk Dharmākara made prior to his ascension to buddhahood, especially his 18th vow. It was transmitted from China to Japan by Hōnen, whose disciple Shinran expressed this school's final conclusion that enlightenment could only be achieved by faith in the grace of Dharmākara under his new name as a Buddha. Along with Chan or Zen, it is the most popular variant of Mahayana Buddhism in East Asia. For 10 points, name this school that focuses on the recitation of the Amitābha, or Amida Buddha's name, to achieve entry into its namesake heavenly realm.
This religious group is based on a set of sutras telling of the vows the monk Dharmākara made prior to his ascension to buddhahood, especially his 18th vow.
{Pure Land} Buddhism [accept {Amidism} before “Amitābha”]