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Author: robertmc777 Keywords: Buddha Buddhist Buddhism Bodhisattva Dakini Dharma Pureland Amida Amitabha Lotus Mantra Secondlife Second Life Added: March 28, 2009

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Special thanks to cscamtf (S C, China) for his spectacular animation that became this collage for Amitabha Buddha. Recitation is one of the central practices of Pure Land Buddhism. It involves the concentrated and heartfelt repetitive recitation of "Namo Amitabha Buddha" (Homage to the Buddha of Boundless Compassion and Wisdom). In Chinese this phrase is "Namo Omito-Fo" or "Namo Amituofo", in Japanese, "Namu Amida Butsu." ~ Quoted from Pure Land Buddhism - http://amtb.co.uk/pure-land-buddhism/namo-amitabha Amitabha Buddha Amitabha, Sanskrit word, literally means boundless light and boundless life. He is the Buddha in the Land of Ultimate Bliss (Pure Land), in which all beings enjoy unbounded happiness. Amitabha has forty-eight great vows to establish and adorn his Pure Land. People also recite or call upon his name by the time of dying will be born in the Land of Ultimate Bliss with the reception by Amitabha. Amitabha is one of the most popular and well-known Buddha in China. Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss This is the Buddha Land of Amitabha Buddha. In Amitabha Sutra, there is full description about this Pure Land. This is the world of utmost joy without suffering. With the spiritual power of Amitabha Buddha, all beings in this world will understand Buddhism easily and practise diligently, and attain enlightenment eventually. Therefore by reciting Amitabha Buddha's name, Buddhist followers hope that they will be born in this Pure Land after their lives on earth. NAMO AMITABHA BUDDHA! - http://web.singnet.com.sg/~alankhoo/Amitabha.htm Music Courtesy of http://www.amitabha-gallery.org/chants.htm Video Animation courtesy of cscamtf (S C, China) - collage Video Produced by Lila Sakura For some Mantra downloads to help you with your Japa, please go to: http://www.mantra.lilasakura.com (Sometimes the website is temporarily down, if so, please try again later) Author: LilaSakura Keywords: Namo Amituofo Pure Land Buddha Omito-Fo Amithaba Namu Amida Butsu Added: May 4, 2008

23 Cheshvan 5767 - The shaliach tzibur repeats the amidah for the sake of those who are unable to say it themselves. What does it mean to be unable to say the amidah yourself? If everyone in the community can say it, does the shatz need to repeat it? Does the shatz need to wait for everyone to finish his personal amidah before beginning chazarat hashatz? Should he at least wait for the rabbi? Sources: OC 124:3; MB 124:12-13

22 Cheshvan 5767 - One who cannot daven the amidah fulfills his obligation by listening intentfully to the shaliach tzibur... but there are more than a few stipulations... Sources: OC 124:1; MB 124:1-3

19 Cheshvan 5767 - We declare the shema alound to awaken our kavanah. The same is true of all our brachot. Sources: OC 62:2-5; MB 62:9; OC 206:3; MB 206:13

18 Cheshvan 5767 - As with the amidah we are required to recite the shema loud enough that we can hear our own words. But unlike the amidah, there is no prohibition on vocalizing it fully. Sources: OC 62:2-4; MB 62:4-7

17 Cheshvan 5767 - Like the amidah, the shema should be recited aloud, and like the amidah, though it can be recited in any language that you understand, Hebrew is prefered. Sources: OC 61:4-5; MB 61:17,26; OC 62:1-2; MB 621-3

16 Cheshvan 5767 - Effective tefillah reaches the Heavens. Chazal explain that prayer in Hebrew is more effective, but that doesn't mean you can only daven in Hebrew. Sources: OC 101:4; MB 101:14-19

15 Cheshvan 5767 - What gives Hebrew the special status of being the only language you are allowed to pray in even if you don't understand what you are saying? Sources: OC 101:4; Beur Halacha d.h. "Yachol l'hitpallel"

12 Cheshvan 5767 - It is generally permissible to daven in any language that you understand, though the communal prayers should remain fixed in Hebrew. Sources: OC 101:4; MB 101:13; Beur Halacha d.h. "Yachol l'hitpallel"

11 Cheshvan 5767 - The halachot of davening aloud in public change when everyone is using a siddur. Sources: OC 101:3; MB 101:11-12

10 Cheshvan 5767 - Sometimes raising your voice will improve your kavanah. Is this permissible in shul? What about at home? Is this only for the amidah or for other prayers as well? Sources: OC 101:2; MB 101:8-10; Beur Halacha d.h. "V'im aino yachol l'chaven"

9 Cheshvan 5767 - Many of the halachos of the amidah are learned from the prayers of Chana. For instance, we don't just think the words in our hearts but rather whisper them to ourselves. Sources: OC 101:2; MB 101:5-7; Beur Halacha d.h. "B'libo"

8 Cheshvan 5767 - There are a number of halachos in the amidah that we learn from the halachos of the korbanot. Sources: OC 98:4-5

5 Cheshvan 5767 - The avot bracha has a stronger requirement for kavanah than the rest of the amidah, so much so that some say that you should go back and repeat the amidah if you didn't have kavanah during the avot. Though in our time, we aren't even up to that level. Sources: OC 101:1; MB 101:1-4; Beur Halacha d.h. "V'im aino yachol"

3 Cheshvan 5767 - Practical issues in kavanah: contemplating the greatness of Hashem and the smallness of Man to develop kavanah; avoid distracting smells; avoiding distracting thoughts. Sources: OC 98:1-3; MB 98:4-9 In memory of Leah bas Yechezkel on the occasion of her yahrzeit. May her neshoma have an aliyah.

28 Tishrei 5767 - Three techniques for maintaining focus during the amidah... Sources: OC 98:1 In memory of Feigel bas Aharon HaCohen on the occasion of her yahrzeit. May her neshoma have an aliyah.

27 Tishrei 5767 - Focus during the amidah on the simple, straightforward meaning of the words you are saying. It's as simple -- and difficult -- as that. Sources: OC 98:1; MB 98:1