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Tag Archives: Holy Name
In the Present and the Future
If sentient beings are mindful of Amideva and recite his Holy Name, without fail they will see the Buddha in their present and their future lives. —Sutra of the Samadhi of Heroic Advance
Posted in Pure Land
Tagged Amideva, buddha, Holy Name, Sutra of the Samadhi of Heroic Advance
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Five Fundamental Practices
If a good man or woman performs the Five Fundamental Practices and has accomplished them, he or she will eventually attain birth in the Pure Land of Bliss and see Buddha Amideva. What are the Five Fundamental Practices? They are: … Continue reading
Healing Prayers
Reverence to Amideva, Protector of all those without refuge, destroyer of all untimely death, Defender of precious human existence! May your nectar of long life make Dharma teachers live exceedingly long lives, and may their missions be accomplished! When I … Continue reading
Mantra ATM
The Buddha utilized various similes to illustrate his teachings. While these images were appropriate and instructive in his time and place, modern urban Westerners are often at a loss to understand them. For example, the Buddha Shakyamuni says that the … Continue reading
Posted in Q&A
Tagged access code, appropriate and instructive images, ‘a touchstone’, ‘a wish-fulfilling jewel’, Buddha Amideva, Buddha Shakyamuni, Ch. Amituofo, cultural context, established procedure, great blessings, Holy Name, infinite merit, Jp. Amida, magical, mysterious, om amideva hrih, similes, Skt. Amitabha, teachings, technology, time and place, traditional images, unlimited store of merit, vows
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Amideva Sutra, conclusion
“Shariputra, in the same way I praise the inconceivable virtue of all the Buddhas, all the Buddhas also praise my inconceivable virtues: ‘Shakyamuni Buddha, you have accomplished this most difficult and unprecedented achievement. While in this present world full of … Continue reading
Posted in Sutra
Tagged Amida-kyo, Amituo jing, Buddha Shakyamuni, corruption of character, corruption of lifespan, corruption of morality, corruption of the age, corruption of views, five corruptions, Holy Name, inconceivable virtue, Kumarajiva, Land of Ultimate Bliss, Sukhavativyuha sutra, supreme perfect enlightenment
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Instruction on the Contemplation Sutra, 11-15
The Holy Name enlightens people far and wide; It is subtle and wonderful and is heard everywhere in the ten directions. The Land is firmly upheld by Amideva, The Enlightened One, the Dharma-King. (11) The hosts of sages in the … Continue reading
Posted in Sutra
Tagged Dharma-King, Holy Name, Land of Buddha Amideva, realm of the goodness of the Mahayana, Two Vehicles
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