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The Meaning of "Amitabha Buddha"

DateApril 2, 2008

“Amitabha Buddha” is Sanskrit. Amitabha means “infinite,” Buddha means “awakening.” This name therefore implies infinite enlightenment. “Infinite” describes that which is innate in the true nature: infinite wisdom, infinite virtues and abilities, and infinite auspicious marks. These three categories of “infiniteness” cover all the infinities in the whole universe. “Amitabha Buddha” is a name of the true nature. That is why Master Zhongfeng said “My mind is Amitabha Buddha; Amitabha Buddha is my mind.”

~ Based on Ven. Master Chin Kung's 2003 lecture series on the Amitabha Sutra

 

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