Amitābha意思

"Amitābha" is a Sanskrit term that means "infinite light" or "boundless light." It is a significant concept in Buddhism, particularly within the Mahayana tradition, where it is used to refer to a Buddha named Amitābha Buddha or Amida Buddha. This Buddha is associated with a pure land, known as Sukhāvatī (literally, "the Land of Bliss"), where it is believed that those who have faith in Amitābha can be reborn and attain enlightenment.

The concept of Amitābha Buddha is central to the Pure Land school of Buddhism, which emphasizes the recitation of the Buddha's name (Namu Amida Butsu in Japanese, Namo Amitabha Buddha in Chinese) as a means to ensure rebirth in Sukhāvatī and, ultimately, enlightenment. The belief is that through faith in Amitābha and the practice of calling upon his name, one can be born in his pure land and receive his teachings, which greatly accelerates the path to enlightenment.

Amitābha is often depicted in Buddhist art with a red color, symbolizing his compassionate nature, and is typically shown with his hands in the gesture of generosity, signifying his willingness to bestow blessings and the path to enlightenment upon all beings.