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Amitabha
In Amitabha As related in the _Sukhavati-vyuha-sutra_s (the fundamental scriptures of the Pure Land sects), many ages ago a monk named Dharmakara made a number of vows, the 18th of which promised that, on his attaining buddhahood, all who had faith in him and who called upon his name would be… Read More
“Aparimitayus-sutra-shastra”
In Aparimitayus-sutra-shastra …that bear the Sanskrit title Sukhavativyuha-sutra (“Description of the Western Paradise Sutra”), also popularly known as the Larger Pure Land Sutra. Another popular name of the sutra, the Aparimitayus-sutra (“Sutra of Infinite Life”), reflects its association with Amitabha, whose byname, Amitayus, means “Buddha of Infinite Life.” Vasubandhu’s shastra enjoyed such… Read More
Pure Land Buddhism
In Pure Land Buddhism …and the “larger” and “smaller” Pure Land sutras (_Sukhāvatī-vyūha-sūtra_s [“Description of the Western Paradise Sutras”]). These texts relate the story of the monk Dharmakara, the future Amitayus, or Amitabha, who made a series of vows that were meant to be fulfilled with the certainty of natural law when he became… Read More
In Buddhism: Pure Land …schools is the Sukhavativyuha-sutra (“Pure Land Sutra”). Written in northwestern India probably before the beginning of the 2nd century ce, the Sukhavativyuha exists in two original versions, a longer one that emphasizes good works and a shorter version that emphasizes faith and devotion alone. This sutra tells of a… Read More
Sukhavati
In Sukhavati …Buddha Amitabha, described in the Pure Land sutras (_Sukhavati-vyuha-sutra_s). According to followers of the Pure Land schools, which are widespread throughout East Asia, rebirth in Sukhavati is ensured by invoking the name of Amitabha, particularly at the moment of death. Read More
