Mind-stream is epitome of non-self because consciousness is empty of a permanent self.
Mind-stream also is consciousness-stream.
Basically, Buddhist practice leads to consciousness of a practitioner to return to consciousness continuum. think of continuum as transit hub to Buddha worlds such as Pure Land of Bliss which is where Amida Buddha resides.
Practice consists of meditation, chanting of the Name of Amida, and chanting of sutras related to Amida Buddha.
On follower's parinirvana (physical death) follower's consciousness returns to continuum and goes to Pure Land.
This is called rebirth in the Pure Land.
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