轉經行道願往生淨土法事讚 2.49

2.49

"Śāriputra, what do you think? Why is that Buddha called Amitābha? Śāriputra, that Buddha's light is immeasurable, illuminating the lands of the ten directions without obstruction; therefore he is named Amitābha. Furthermore, Śāriputra, the lifespan of that Buddha and of his people is immeasurable and boundless asaṃkhyeya eons; therefore he is named Amitābha. Śāriputra, since Amitābha Buddha attained Buddhahood, it has now been ten eons. Furthermore, Śāriputra, that Buddha has immeasurable and boundless śrāvaka disciples, all of whom are arhats, beyond what can be known by counting; the assembly of bodhisattvas is also like this. Śāriputra, that Buddha-land is adorned with such virtues as these."