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Amitabha Buddha Dharma Service
Sat, 21 Dec
|Tathagata Hall
Amitabha Buddha, renowned for his boundless compassion and vow to guide all beings to rebirth in his Pure Land for enlightenment, with chanting his name deepening mindfulness and accumulating merit.
Time & Location
21 Dec 2024, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tathagata Hall, 1034 Underwood Rd, Priestdale QLD 4127, Australia
About the event
Amitabha Buddha, whose name means "Infinite Light" and "Infinite Life," embodies boundless compassion and a vow to save all sentient beings. In a previous life as a bodhisattva, he made 48 great vows, the most significant being the creation of a Pure Land called Sukhavati—a paradise where beings can be reborn and attain enlightenment, free from the sufferings of the earthly realm. This Pure Land is accessible to all who sincerely chant his name, engage in good deeds, and aspire to be reborn there.
The Dharma Function honors Amitabha Buddha, celebrated for his infinite compassion and his vow to lead all beings to rebirth in his Pure Land for enlightenment. Chanting his name deepens mindfulness and accumulates merit.
Amitabha Buddha’s 48 vows are detailed commitments made by Amitabha Buddha during his previous life as the bodhisattva Dharmakara. These vows are central to the Pure Land tradition and outline his dedication…