The 17th Vow and 18th Vow of Amida Buddha

The 17th Vow and 18th Vow of Amida Buddha are closely connected.

In the 17th Vow, Amida's Name is praised and spread. And from the 18th Vow of "Hearing His Name (from the 17th Vow), having joy in faith," Amida's Name is heard.

17th Vow = Namo Amida Butsu (Great Practice)

18th Vow = Namo Amida Butsu (Great Shinjin)

Ho-on Nembutsu that we say after realising shinjin is no different from the practice in 17th Vow = Namo Amida Butsu

Therefore, nothing is not accomplished by Amida Buddha.

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