Moreover, Shariputra, the life of that Buddha and that of his people extends for measureless limitless asankhyeya kalpas:
for this reason he is called Amitayus. And Shariputra, since Amitabha realized Buddhahood, ten kalpas have passed.
Moreover, Shariputra, that Buddha has measureless, limitless Sound-Hearers disciples, all Arhats,
their number incalculable: thus also is their assembly of Bodhisattvas.
Shariputra, the realization of the lannd of Ultimate Bliss is thus meritoriously adorned.
Moreover, Shariputra, those living beings born in the land of Ultimate Bliss are all Avaivartika.
Among them are many who in this very life will dwell in Buddhahood. Their number is extremely many;
It is incalculable and only in measureless, limitless asamkheya kalpas could it be spoken.
Shariputra, those living beings who hear should vow, 'I wish to be born in that country.'
And why all those who thus attainare all superior and good people, all coming together in one place.
Shariputra, one cannot have few good roots, blessings, virtues, and casual connections to attain birth in that land.
Shariputra, if there is a good man or woman who hears spoken 'Amitabha' and holds the name,
whether for one day, two days, three, four, five days, six days, as long as seven days, with one heart unconfused,
when this person approaches the end of life, before him will appear Amitabha and all the assembly of holy ones.
When the end comes, his heart is without inversion;
in Amitabha's Land of Ultimate Bliss he will attain rebirth.
Shariputra, because I see this benefit, I speak these words:
if living beings hear this spoken they should make the vow, 'I wish to be born in that land.'
Shariputra, as I now praise the inconceivable benefit from the merit and virtue of Amitabha,
thus in the East are also Aksobhya Buddha, Sumeru Buddha, Sumeru Appearance Buddha, Great Sumeru Buddha, Sumeru Light Buddha, Wonderful Soudn Buddha;
All Buddhas such as these, numberless as Ganges sands.
In his own country each bring forth the appearance of a vast and long tongue, everywhere covering the three thousand great thousand worlds, and speaks the sincere and actual words,
'All you living beings should believe, praise and hold in reverence the inconceivable merit and virtue of thsi sutra of the mindful One of whom all Buddhas are protective.'
Shariptura, in the Southern World are Sun Moon Lamp Buddha, Well-Known Light Buddha, Great Blazing Shoulders Buddha, Sumeru Lamp Buddha, Measureless Vigor Buddha;
All Buddhas such as these, numberless as Ganges sands.
In his own country, each brings forth the appearance of a vast and long tongue, everywhere covering the three thousand great thousand worlds, and speaks the sincere and actual words,
'All you living beings should believe, praise and hold in reverence the inconceivable merit and virtue of thsi sutra of the mindful One of whom all Buddhas are protective.'
Shariptura, in the Western World are Measurelss Life Buddha, Measureless Appearance Buddha, Measureless Curtain Buddha, Great Light Buddha, Great Brightness Buddha, Jewelled Appearance Buddha, Pure Light Buddha;
All Buddhas such as these, numberless as Ganges sands.
In his own country, each brings forth the appearance of a vast and long tongue, everywhere covering the three thousand great thousand worlds, and speaks the sincere and actual words,
'All you living beings should believe, praise and hold in reverence the inconceivable merit and virtue of thsi sutra of the mindful One of whom all Buddhas are protective.'
Shariptura, in the Northern World are Blazing Shoulders Buddha, Most Victorious Sound Buddha, Hard To Injure Buddha, Sun Birth Buddha, Net Brightness Buddha;
All Buddhas such as these, numberless as Ganges sands.
In his own country, each brings forth the appearance of a vast and long tongue, everywhere covering the three thousand great thousand worlds, and speaks the sincere and actual words,
'All you living beings should believe, praise and hold in reverence the inconceivable merit and virtue of thsi sutra of the mindful One of whom all Buddhas are protective.'
Shariptura, in the World Below are Lion Buddha, Well-Known Buddha, Famous Light Buddha, Dharma Buddha, Dharma Maintaining Buddha,
All Buddhas such as these, numberless as Ganges sands.


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