Etymology

Amida Nyorai

Today it means: The Japanese name for the Western Buddha, Amitābha, one of the Five Dhyani Buddhas. Full definition →

Japanese 阿弥陀如来
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  1. Japanese · borrowed from阿弥陀如来
  2. English todayAmida Nyorai

From Japanese 阿弥陀如来 (Amida Nyorai).

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