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that Buddha-land, the three evil realms exist. Shariputra, in that Buddha-land,
moreover, there is not even the name of the three evil paths, so how the real thing could exist. Having been
transformed, all these various birds are Amida Buddha’s desire to spread the Dharma extensively.
“Shariputra, in that Buddha country the wind
gently blows to move various jewel—tree avenues, and also jewel nets, creating a gently, serene sound. For example, a hundred thousand kinds of music is produced simultaneously. Whoever listens to this sound will all, naturally, raise their mind to reflect on the Buddha, to reflect on the Dharma, and to reflect on the Sangha. Shariputra, this Buddha country is accomplished with these virtues and splendid decorations.
“Shariputra, what do you think? What is the
reason that the Buddha was named ‘Amida’? Shariputra, that Buddha has infinite light shining every place in the ten directions with no obstruction. Because of this it is named as Amida or Infinite. Also, Shariputra, that Buddha’s life and (the lives of) those living beings are measureless, limitless, and of innumerable Kalpas. Therefore, he is named Amida or Infinite.
Shariputra, it has been ten kalpas since Amida
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