Johdo
Johdo is a romanization variant of the Japanese term Jōdo (浄土), generally translated as "Pure Land." In Mahayana Buddhism, Jōdo refers to a celestial realm presided over by Amitabha Buddha (Amida), a place believed to offer favorable conditions for practicing the Buddhist path and attaining enlightenment. The concept of the Pure Land is central to several East Asian Buddhist traditions, and the term is closely associated with the Pure Land school movements that flourished in Japan and China.
Etymology and doctrine: Jōdo combines "jō" meaning "pure" and "do" meaning "land" or "world." Access to the
Historical development: In Japan, Jōdo-shū was founded by Hōnen in the 12th century, emphasizing the exclusive
Modern usage: The term "Johdo" may appear in English-language texts as an alternative romanization of Jōdo, though