> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.dropsofdharma.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Longshu's Journey to the Sky Library - After Death by Hell Bodhisattva - URL: https://www.dropsofdharma.com/longshus-journey-to-the-sky-library-after-death-by-hell-bodhisattva/ - Published: 2025-01-24T09:59:54.000Z - Updated: 2025-06-02T13:15:07.000Z - Description: This post shares class notes on Amitabha Buddha, exploring Longshu’s mystical visit to a cosmic library, teachings on consciousness after death, and the Pure Land path. Through karma, vows, and sincere practice like nianfo, the soul connects to Amitabha’s realm—offering peace beyond rebirth. - Author: Timothy - Tags: Hell Bodhisattva, #wordpress, #Import 2025-06-01 12:12 ### Amitabha Buddha Class Notes **1\. Longshu’s Journey to the Sky Library** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a8/72/a8726412-1672-47a0-b2d2-bcbfc654d1f9/content/images/2025/06/1.png) - A monk named Longshu (translated as Dragon Trees) was a Bodhisattva. - In deep meditation, Longshu travelled to a sky universe, where he visited a sky library the size of our universe. It contained wisdom on every Buddha and Bodhisattva's path to awakening. - Siddhartha Buddha accompanied him and allowed Longshu to choose a book to bring back to help humanity. - Despite the vastness, Siddhartha advised him to take just the first two books—suitable for humans. - Longshu returned, translated the texts, and began teaching them. --- **2\. The Class of Energy Gods and the Nature of Consciousness After Death** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a8/72/a8726412-1672-47a0-b2d2-bcbfc654d1f9/content/images/2025/06/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-23-at-04.45.34_8b50a170.jpg) - While in the sky library, Longshu saw a class of energy gods learning from a Buddha. - One energy god asked about: - What happens after death? - How does consciousness decide where to go? - How does karma work? - Hell Bodhisattva taught: - After death, consciousness remains in a 'ghost' state for about three weeks. - It does not realize it has died due to attachment to the body. - This state lacks brain consciousness and resembles dizziness or illness. - During this phase, the consciousness faces nine tests involving greed, kindness, and ego. - These tests help foster regret over bad karma and guide the being toward a better next life. - A student asked if another system existed. - The Buddha introduced the **"will system"**: - Bowing to Buddhas or Bodhisattvas creates a spiritual seed. - This connects the being to that enlightened one after death. - Amitabha Buddha’s system offers a direct path to rebirth in the Pure Land. - Sincere practice connects the consciousness to signs like Dharma wheels, lotuses, golden lights, or direct visions of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas at death. --- **3\. Siddhartha Buddha’s Story of the Drunken Student** - Siddhartha shared about a habitual drunkard who attended teachings but acted disrespectfully. - During a session on Amitabha Buddha, the drunkard listened silently. - The next day, he fell in a temple and, in that moment, sincerely wished to be reborn in the Pure Land. - This heartfelt wish planted a spiritual seed, guiding him toward Amitabha’s Pure Land. --- ## Other Sources and Notes on Amitabha Buddha and Related Teachings **1\. Nāgārjuna (Longshu) and His Contributions** - **Historical Context**: Nāgārjuna (Longshu Bodhisattva) was a major Indian Mahayana philosopher and founder of the Madhyamaka school. Source: [Buddha Nature](https://buddhanature.tsadra.org/index.php/People/N%C4%81g%C4%81rjuna?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com) - **Pure Land Association**: He emphasized mindfulness of the Buddha and Pure Land practices. Source: [Buddhist Door](https://www.buddhistdoor.net/features/faith-and-practice-in-pure-land-buddhism-as-taught-by-nagarjuna-bodhisattva/?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com) **2\. Amitabha Buddha’s Pure Land and Rebirth Practices** - **Pure Land Buddhism**: Amitabha’s vow created a Pure Land (Sukhavati) where beings can attain enlightenment more easily. Source: [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amit%C4%81bha?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com) - **Rebirth Mantras**: Reciting the Amitabha Rebirth Dhāraṇī helps reduce karma and promotes Pure Land rebirth. Source: [Buddha Weekly](https://buddhaweekly.com/amitabha-dharani/?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com) - **Nianfo Practice**: Constantly reciting Amitabha’s name strengthens the bond for rebirth in the Pure Land. Source: [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nianfo?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com) **3\. The Amitāyus Contemplation Sūtra** - Outlines rebirth methods including visualizations and mindfulness of Amitabha. Describes nine levels of birth in the Pure Land. Source: [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amit%C4%81yus%5FContemplation%5FS%C5%ABtra?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com) **4\. The Role of Faith and Vows** - A sincere vow to be reborn in Amitabha’s Pure Land aligns the mind with its qualities and supports rebirth. Source: [Pure Land Buddhism](https://www.purelandbuddhism.org/public/cp/4-1-7/573?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com) By integrating these insights and sources, your understanding of Amitabha Buddha’s teachings and rebirth practices can deepen and become more holistic.