佛說無量壽經

Assured for its inhabitants. The opening of the scripture introduces a gathering of Buddha and a multitude of enlightened beings and bodhisattvas at Vulture Peak in Rajgir. The narrative unfolds with a dialogue between the Buddha and his disciple Ananda, who expresses wonder at the Buddha's radiant appearance. In response, the Buddha speaks of his immense compassion and the importance of cultivating faith and diligent practice to attain freedom from suffering. He recounts the countless past Buddhas and the aspiration of those who seek to establish a pure land, emphasizing the significance of altruism and the pursuit of enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings.