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Nembutsu — AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Definition | GradeGen

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GCSE Religious Studies · key term

Nembutsu

Definition

A Japanese Pure Land Buddhist practice of contemplating and reciting the name of Amitabha Buddha.

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AQA GCSE Religious Studies A · 8062

Paper 1

In Japan, this practice is called nembutsu. Amitabha’s eighteenth vow promises rebirth in his land to beings who sincerely trust him, wish to be born there and recite his name.
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AQA Religious Studies A past papers

Related key terms

Amitabha
Arhat
Bodhisattva
Buddhahood
Nibbana

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