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Definition: Amita is a focus of devotion in the Pure Land school of Buddhism. He is viewed as a "Lord of Western Quarters" who welcomes all of the faithful when they arrive at his Pure Land where they expect to eventually become Buddhas themselves. According to tradition, when he was a bodhisatva, he made 48 vows, one of which was to refuse to become a Buddha himself until all people had been saved.
Also Known As: Amitabha
Alternate Spellings: none
Common Misspellings: none
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