The Chinese characters (read from right to left on banner hung over statue) translate as Na-mo O'mi-tuo Fo, the hymn of praise sung to Amitaba Buddha. Amitabha Buddha
A disciple of Dorje Chang Buddha, Amitabha Buddha (O'mi-tuo Fo) is the Buddha of the West, representing discriminating wisdom. This holy being incarnated as Guru Padmasambhava shortly after Shakyamuni Buddha left this world and remained in this world until the eighth century of the current era after he had established Buddhism in Tibet.
Pure Land Buddhism, the dominant form of Buddhist practice in China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam, teaches that through devotion to Amitabha, one will be reborn in the Pure Land or the Western Paradise or Land of Bliss (Sukhavati) in which enlightenment is guaranteed. Amitabha is often seen with His two attendant Bodhisattvas: Avalokitesvara, representing engaged compassion, and Mahasthamaprapta, representing wisdom. Avalokitesvara means "Regarder of the Cries of the World," while Mahasthamaprapta means "The One Who Has Attained Great Strength." See the Pure Land Sutras.
2007 Amitabha Buddha Dharma Assembly, Hua Zang Si, San Francisco
2006 Amitabha Buddha Dharma Assembly, Hua Zang Si, San Francisco
2005 Amitabha Buddha Dharma Assembly, Hua Zang Si, San Francisco
2004 Amitabha Buddha Dharma Assembly, Hua Zang Si, San Francisco
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