In Theravada Buddhism there can be no divine salvation or forgiveness for one's karma, since it is a purely impersonal process that is a part of the makeup of the universe.[citation needed] In Mahayana Buddhism, the texts of certain Mahayana sutras (such as the Lotus Sutra, the Aṅgulimālīya Sūtra and the Mahāyāna Mahāparinirvāṇa Sūtra) claim that the recitation or merely the hearing of their texts can expunge great swathes of negative karma. Some forms of Buddhism (for example, Vajrayana) regard the recitation of mantras as a means for cutting off of previous negative karma. The Japanese Pure Land teacher Genshin taught that Amitābha has the power to destroy the karma that would otherwise bind one in saṃsāra. COUNT 10
QSN1 In which branch of Buddhism is it believed that there can be no divine salvation or forgiveness for karma? ANS1 Theravada Buddhism QSN2 In Mahayana Buddhism, what are some Mahayana sutras that are believed to remove negative karma just by the hearing of the texts? ANS2 the Lotus Sutra, the Aṅgulimālīya Sūtra and the Mahāyāna Mahāparinirvāṇa Sūtra QSN3 The reciting of mantras as a means for removing past negative karma is a part of which branch of Buddhism? ANS3 Vajrayana QSN4 According to Genshin, who has the power to destroy karma? ANS4 Amitābha QSN5 What Buddhism says that salvation is unattainable? ANS5 Theravada Buddhism QSN6 Who has the power to destroy bad karma? ANS6 Amitābha QSN7 What type of sutra is the Lotus Sutra? ANS7 Mahayana QSN8 Some mantras are used for cutting off what type of karma? ANS8 negative QSN9 Who was the Japanese Pure Land teacher? ANS9 Genshin QSN10 According to Genshin, whats has the power to destroy karma? ANS10 Amitābha