These Buddhist texts—both ancient and perennial—put forward a path of faith and grace, as well as effort and practice. Using a practical and imaginative approach, Ratnaguna explores the main themes, and the meditations outlined by the Buddha. This book will appeal to both practicing Buddhists—whether from the East Asian Pure Land traditions or not—and anyone interested in Buddhism from a practical point of view. Includes new translations of the three Pure Land sutras by Sraddhapa. is a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order and has been practicing Buddhism for 35 years. He is a director of Breathworks in Manchester—a social enterprise organization that helps people who live with chronic pain and other long-term health conditions. is also a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order. He studied Scandinavian languages and translation at the University of Edinburgh and UniversityCollege London, and is currently studying for an MPhil in Sanskrit. He lives and works in Norway and teaches at the Oslo Buddhist Centre.