Explanation of Namo Amitabha Buddha
The Six Characters of the Pure Land Sect of Buddhism, "Six Characters", means "Returning to the Infinite Light of Consciousness" or "Returning to the Buddha of Immeasurable Life". In Pure Land Buddhism, the main practice is to chant the name of the Buddha, which means to chant "Namo Amitabha Buddha" exclusively, and to be reborn in the Western Pure Land at the end of one's life. The Sutra on Immeasurable Life: "With ten thoughts, one can say Namo Amitabha Buddha; by saying the Buddha's name, the sins of eight billion births and deaths will be removed in the course of one's recitation." Song Su Shi, "Praise to Amitabha Buddha": "When the Buddha was in the world, he was surrounded by a hundred worries, but when he was on his way, how could he realize it; when he recited Namo Amitabha by mouth, it was like the sun rising from the earth and all the nations dawned." Awakening to the World: A Tiger Sends His Family to His Family in Dashupo: "The mute man put his palms together and suddenly recited 'Namu Amitabha Buddha', and was able to speak, telling all the evils that had happened to Zhang Jiao before." Yao Xueyin, "Li Zicheng", Volume 2, Chapter 31: "Yesterday, the Elder was afraid that he would fall ill, so he personally prepared medicine for him, adding three coins of ginseng. He was extremely touched, and with folded hands, he recited 'Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Word Breakdown
Explanation of Nanwu The Buddhist term is also known as Nammu. Buddhists call it "Nammu" and often add it to the name of the Buddha, Bodhisattva, or the name of a classic to show respect for the Buddha's teachings. Buddhist term. Buddhist term. Means to return, to honor, and to help me. It expresses respect for the Three Jewels of the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha. Northern Wei Dynasty Yang Xianzhi