The central image, called the Court of Essential Doctrine, [1] depicts the Amida Buddha surrounded by his worshippers that have reached enlightenment ... On this dock, there are three figures seated ...
Zenrin-ji has grown famous for its unusual statue of the Amida Buddha, which looks over its shoulder, rather than straight ahead. In Japanese this is called the Mikaeri Amida. According to tradition, ...
To do this, things are kept easy: a steadfast recitation of “Namu-Amida-Butsu,” which can be roughly translated as, “I entrust myself to the Buddha of Infinite Light and Life.” Upon ...