阿弥陀佛 (E mí tuó Fó) — Amitabha Buddha (the Buddha of Infinite Light and Infinite Life in Pure Land Buddhism)
Definition
Proper name for Amitabha (Amida), the Buddha of Infinite Light central to Pure Land Buddhism. Also used as an exclamation, like 'Buddha preserve us,' when sighing, praying, or reacting to a close call.
noun
Amitabha Buddha (the Buddha of Infinite Light and Infinite Life in Pure Land Buddhism)
Examples
- 阿弥陀佛。Tā měi tiān niàn E mí tuó Fó.He chants Amitabha Buddha every day.
- 阿弥陀佛。E mí tuó Fó Shì xī fāng jí lè shì jiè de jiào zhǔ.Amitabha Buddha is the teacher of the Western Pure Land.
- 阿弥陀佛。Tā xiāng xìn E mí tuó Fó huì bǎo yòu tā.She believes Amitabha Buddha will protect her.
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