"I trust in the Buddha of Immeasurable Light" or "Homage to the Buddha of Immeasurable Light".
Namo Amida Buddha.
theravada is: - Is a monastery - Buddha is not worshipped - Doesn't have the reciting of Amitabha - No bodhisattva pureland: - Chanting 'Namu amida Butsa' meaning I take refuge in Amida Buddha / I bow to Amida Buddha - Do not attain nirvana in present day - Great faith
In Pure Land Buddhism, one should recite the Nebutsu, the annunciation of the six character name of the Buddha of Infinite Life and Light. What one should recite is "Namo Amida Butsu" - Namo means 'name', Amida referenced Infinite Light and Life, and Butsu means 'Buddha'. In other words, "The Name of the Amida Buddha". The utterance of the Nembutsu puts one in a state of right mindfulness, and focuses attention on the perfection of the Pure Land.
A samurai could prove its devotion to Amida Buddha by regularly reciting his name in a practice known as the Nembutsu, studying Amida Buddha's teachings, making offerings at temples dedicated to Amida, and performing acts of kindness and compassion in alignment with Amida's virtues.
The figure in Jocho's Amida sculpture is Amida Buddha, a celestial buddha who is considered the principal buddha in Pure Land Buddhism. He is often depicted in a meditative pose, embodying compassion and enlightenment.
Amida.
This is only one way : They used to say Amida ( The Buddha's name ) 70000 times a day. They later changed it to saying his name sincerely once a day, but they had to mean it.
The Amida Nyora is displayed in Phoenix Hall in Kyoto, Japan. It was created by Jocho Busshi and is a Buddhist statue. The form and expression on the statue established a direct and intimate relationship between the worshiper and the Buddha.
A samurai would prove his devotion to Amida Buddha through acts of righteousness, loyalty, and compassion, embodying the principles of the Nembutsu, which emphasizes the recitation of Amida's name to attain enlightenment. He might also engage in self-discipline and meditation, seeking to cultivate a pure heart and mind. Additionally, he could demonstrate his commitment by defending the vulnerable and practicing ethical behavior in his duties, reflecting the samurai code of honor while aligning with Buddhist teachings.
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Siege of Amida happened in 359.
Acacius of Amida died in 425.