The 18th of those vows inspired the practice known as niÃ nfÃ³ in China and as nembutsu in Japan, during which the name of this buddha is contemplated or recited.
According to Vajrāyana tradition, this figure's consort, the "white-robed one," is red and is named Pāndarāvasini. In Tibet, the Panchen Lama is considered to be the physical manifestation of this figure. In one sūtra, Buddha tells Ānanda the story of this figure's past life as a king who became a monk named Dharmākara. That sūtra, the Infinite Life Sūtra, describes the establishment of (*) Sukhāvati and the 48 vows that Dharmākara would fulfill upon attaining buddhahood. The 18th of those vows inspired the practice known as niÃ nfÃ³ in China and as nembutsu in Japan, during which the name of this buddha is contemplated or recited. For 10 points, name this buddha, whose name can be called ten times to ensure that one is reborn in his Pure Land.
According to Vajrāyana tradition, this figure's consort, the "white-robed one," is red and is named Pāndarāvasini.
Amitābha [or Amida Butsu or ĒmÃ­tuÃ³fÃ³; accept Amitayus]