OpenMinds's video: Meditation: Buddhist Mantra Chanting - Amitabha Buddha Recitation

Amitabha Buddha is also known as “Amitayus,” “infinite life.” “Amitabha” means “infinite light.” He is the Buddha of the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. The three Pureland Sutras: The Larger Sutra on Amitabha, The Smaller Sutra on Amitabha, and the Contemplation (visualization) of Amitabha Buddha Sutra. Countless eons ago, Bhikshu Dharma Treasury made 48 inconceivable vows before Lokesvaraja Buddha. He vowed that his Buddhaland will be the most blissful and pure; that all who are born there will advance irreversibly to Buddhahood. Bhikshu Dharma Treasure is now Amitabha Buddha. The lower realms of existence and suffering are not found in Amiitabha Buddha's pure land. It is filled with wondrous sounds and adornments. A verse in praise by the Venerable Master Hsuan Hua says: Blowing winds and still waters expound the Mahayana; Flocks of birds sing in chorus, elegant and resonant. With proper faith, proper vows, and proper conduct, Be mindful of the Buddha, be mindful of the Dharma, and be mindful of the Sangha. With vigor, perfect each of the levels of non-retreat. In dhyana you may ascend through each of the nine grades And meet in person Amita Buddha, your compassionate father. Such a reunion with your flesh and blood brings happiness indeed! Master Hsuan Hua explained the four methods of being mindful of the Buddha: 1. Mindfulness of the Buddha through reciting his name. 2. Mindfulness of the Buddha through contemplating his image. 3. Mindfulness of the Buddha through contemplation. 4. Mindfulness of the Buddha’s real appearance. In the Avatamsaka Sutra, a verse says: I vow that when my life approaches its end, All obstructions will be swept away; I will see Amitabha Buddha, And be born in his Land of Ultimate Bliss and Peace.