Nianfo/Nembutsu

Nianfo, often referred to as Nembutsu in Japanese, is a practice in Pure Land Buddhism that involves the recitation of the phrase "Namu Amida Butsu," which translates to "I take refuge in Amida Buddha." This practice is believed to help practitioners develop faith, cultivate mindfulness, and seek enlightenment or rebirth in the Pure Land, a blissful realm. It emphasizes reliance on Amida's compassion rather than solely on individual efforts for salvation, making it accessible to people from all walks of life. Nianfo serves both as a devotional act and a means of spiritual connection.