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Introduction to Amitabha Buddha
In the sacred Buddhist texts of China, the Sutra of Buddha
of Infinite Life relates
Amitabha Buddha.
On a certain occasion, Sakyamuni Buddha (the Buddha of our present age) was
on Vulture Peak, surrounded by his disciples. Ananda, the Buddha's personal
attendant, noticed the radiant beauty of the Buddha and inquired what was
the Buddha's joy.
Sakyamuni relates the following story: In an infinite time in the past,
Bhiksu Dharmakara observed the misery of all sentient beings, and moved by
compassion, he vowed to establish a pure and perfect land where all could be
liberated from their suffering. He then made forty-eight Vows in which he
promised to establish this land or else he would not attain enlightenment.
The Sutra declares the Bhiksu Dhamakara practiced for many eons until he
accomplished all his vows. Since he has achieved his aims, he is considered
to be the Buddha of that land-The Buddha Of Infinite Light and Life |
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