The Buddha Said the Infinite Life Sutra

Buddhist scriptures. The full name is "The Buddha Speaks of Infinite Life Sutra". Volume 2, translated by Cao Wei and Kang Sengkai. One of the Three Pure Land Sutras. This sutra talks about Amitabha Buddha's cultivation in the cause ground, the fruitful results of his attainment of Buddhahood, his magnificent land, and his acceptance of all living beings who recite the Buddha's name in the ten directions to be reborn in that land. There are twelve translations of this sutra, five are preserved, seven are lost, and four are collected and abbreviated. The sutra introduces the great wish of Amitabha (Infinite Life Buddha) to guide all sentient beings, the beautiful scene of the Paradise, and the filth of the Saha World.