02105cam a22003253u 4500 25498 UtSlPG 20260610133602.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG zh iso639-1 BQ Sanghavarman, -520 佛說無量壽經 Fo Shuo Wu Liang Shou Jing Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Amit%C4%81yus_Sutra Release date is 2008-05-17 Produced by Winnie Zhou "佛說無量壽經" by Sanghavarman is a Buddhist scripture written in the early centuries of the Common Era. This text is part of the Mahayana sect of Buddhism and is often referred to as the "Amitabha Sutra." The primary topic of the scripture is the teaching of Amitabha Buddha and the concept of attaining rebirth in the Pure Land, a blissful realm where enlightenment is assured for its inhabitants. The opening of the scripture introduces a gathering of Buddha and a multitude of enlightened beings and bodhisattvas at Vulture Peak in Rajgir. The narrative unfolds with a dialogue between the Buddha and his disciple Ananda, who expresses wonder at the Buddha's radiant appearance. In response, the Buddha speaks of his immense compassion and the importance of cultivating faith and diligent practice to attain freedom from suffering. He recounts the countless past Buddhas and the aspiration of those who seek to establish a pure land, emphasizing the significance of altruism and the pursuit of enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Pure Land Buddhism -- Sacred books https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25498 66499 66499