1. A m i t u o f o
Pure Land Chants – Part 2

2. Chanting a Buddha’s name, in our case, the name of
Amitabha (Amituofo in Chinese),
is the primary foundation of our practice.

3. A m i t u o f o
is Chinese for
Amitabha Buddha.

4. “Buddha of Infinite Light and Infinite Life.”
A m i t u o f o
primarily means
“Buddha of Infinite Light and Infinite Life.”

5. the sound of Amituofo arises from our minds.
When we chant,
the sound of Amituofo arises from our minds.
Then our minds focus on and embrace that sound.

6. As the mind concentrates on the sound of Amituofo,
our selfish and intolerant thoughts are replaced with
this single pure thought
of the name of a
Buddha.

7. After Amituofo has been in our mind
continuously for a long time, and we
improve our thoughts and actions,
our true nature, which is the same
as that of the Buddhas,
will gradually be uncovered.

8. If we have made the vows to do so and have belief
in the teachings of the Buddhas, we will have
progressed on our path to forever have a
Buddha’s mind and heart of wisdom
and compassion so that we can be
of benefit to all beings who
wish our help.

9. Ultimately, our vows to be born into the Pure Land,
our unwavering belief,
and our moral living daily,
as well as our chanting
will enable us to attain the perfect enlightenment that is
B u d d h a h o o d.

10. And on a daily basis, we will continue to benefit
as our minds become calmer and our practice
helps us to become more sincere and kind.

11. What about those who have not made such a vow or
do not wish to make one?

12. For those who simply wish to find some peace and serenity
amidst life’s everyday concerns, chanting along with
or just listening to the chanting
can help one to become
calmer and more
peaceful.

13. And every moment of peace
is a moment of
contentment
and
happiness.

15. Words: Amitabha Publications.
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A m i t u o f o
Words: Amitabha Publications.