The Buddha’s name, Amitabha
The specific benefits of reciting or hearing the sacred name of Amitabha are mainly reflected in the following aspects:
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- Peace and happiness in this life (benefits in the present life)
- Protection by the Buddha’s light: One is often illuminated and protected by Amitabha’s light, turning danger into safety.
- Protection by benevolent deities: One is often invisibly protected by the heavenly generals and the twenty-five great bodhisattvas (such as Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, etc.).
- Purification of body and mind: It can quickly calm afflictions and distracting thoughts, and increase wisdom and concentration.
- Eliminating disasters and extending life: It removes the deep and heavy karmic obstacles created in the past and resolves misfortunes and calamities.
- Peace and happiness in this life (benefits in the present life)
- Ultimate liberation (benefits in this very life)
- Rebirth while carrying karmic burdens: By relying on Amitabha Buddha’s compassionate vows and power, one is received and guided by the Buddha at the time of death to the Land of Ultimate Bliss.
- Perfect realization of Bodhi: After rebirth, one no longer regresses, all the way until Buddhahood is attained.
The original text is as follows:
Amitabha Buddha