The lyrics were written by Layman Benshan
Namo Amitabha!
Namo Amitabha!
The vast sky like a mirror
Reflects myriad scenes of the world
So many struggles—
Glory and splendor a startling dream
Namo Amitabha!
Namo Amitabha!
Eternal fame and merit—
No trace of past revelry remains
All is emptiness
Awakened early from worldly dust
The sun of Buddha’s wisdom dispels ignorance
Namo Amitabha!
Namo Amitabha!
In the chant of Buddha’s name
We reach the other shore together
Distant temple bells ring
Knocking open the heart’s gate to enlightenment
Namo Amitabha!
Namo Amitabha!
The Western Pure Land
Forty-eight vows
All beings in the ten directions dwell in bliss
Trusting the Buddha’s deliverance
Nine-tiered lotus fragrance
Light and life boundless as the Buddha’s
The wondrous realm of no-birth
Namo Amitabha!
Transcending the mundane entering the sacred
Namo Amitabha!
Transcending the mundane entering the sacred