Why Do Buddhists Say ‘Amituofo’ So Much? - The Daily …
May 11, 2017 · On many occasions, Chinese Buddhists often say ‘Amituofo’ (阿弥陀佛), which is the name of Amitabha Buddha in Chinese. At first, it can seem bewildering to those unfamiliar because, as portrayed even in the movies, it can be used to express good…
Amituofo - Shaolin Temple Yunnan
Amituofo (阿弥陀佛) is a word found among Chinese Buddhists. It is a Chinese transliteration of the Sanskrit word for Amitabha, the name of the Buddha. It has become a catch-all term for Chinese Buddhists, including Shaolin Monks. Saying Amituofo has much utility.
Pure Land Buddhism
“Namo Amituofo” Equals the Three Repositories and Twelve Divisions. There is a saying: “The Buddha has spoken all the good words in the world, and the Sangha has populated most of the famous mountains in the world.” The so-called “good words in …
Dharma Drum Mountain Global Website--Special Topics
Q1: Why do Buddhists always greet each other with “Buddha Amitabha (Amituofo, in Chinese)”? A: "Amituofo" is always used whenever Buddhists meet or say goodbye; to express gratitude, apologies, praise, anger, or sadness; or, when something unexpected happened. Why is "Amituofo" used so frequently?
Hsingyun.org — Visiting the Temple
Lotus flowers can be found throughout temples. As a way to say hello, goodbye, or thank you, Buddhists often join palms and say, “Amituofo.” Amituofo is the Chinese pronunciation of Amitabha Buddha, meaning infinite life and infinite light. (Adapted from FaXiang, published by …
Understanding Amituofo Via The Amitabha Sutra: Introduction To …
Mar 14, 2017 · Nianfo (mindfulness of Amituofo) is one of the best life skills, or also ‘death skill’ that one should learn! Why? Knowing where one will go after death gives me peace of mind.
The Mountain and Earth Deity Shrine 山神土地廟
Amituofo! This small red shrine is dedicated to the local protector deities of Wutai Shan, known in Chinese as: the Tudigong. While this shrine might not seem as magnificent as the other sacred places of Wutai Shan, it is still the most luxurious Tudigong shrine in North America.
Understanding Amituofo Via The Amitabha Sutra (13th Run)
The ‘Understanding Amituofo’ course has been immensely interesting. Shi’an has a knack of breaking down difficult concepts into accessible information, which we can easily relate to in our everyday lives.
Profound simplicity of "Amituofo": why Nianfo or Nembutsu is …
There is a something very precious and special about the practice of chanting the name of Amitabha Buddha: traditionally, the single word chant, Amituofo. When you participate in this elegant and powerful practice, you feel immediate peace and comfort.
The Meaning of the Name of Six Characters – Pure Land Buddhism …
Oct 23, 2021 · One explains the meaning of “Namo Amituofo”, the name of six characters, along with my compilation based on the sutras and lineage of the patriarchs while referencing dictionaries. The other one contains the Dharma sayings from Master Shandao that explains the auspicious benefits of Nianfo.