The Infinite Life Sutra (Sutra of Immeasurable Life) is the supreme scripture of Amitabha’s Pure Land Buddhism—a direct transmission of the Buddha’s boundless compassion, wisdom, and vows to save all beings. Among the countless teachings spoken by Shakyamuni Buddha, this sutra shines brightest as the ultimate path to liberation, rebirth in the Western Pure Land, and full enlightenment. Studying this sutra is not just a spiritual practice—it is the gateway to escaping suffering, building unwavering faith, and discovering the vast and luminous vows of Amitabha Buddha that transcend time, space, and karma.
Why Study Sutras?
Studying the sutras is the foundation of true wisdom. These sacred texts were spoken by the Buddha himself over 3,000 years ago and faithfully transmitted through generations of wise masters and translators. They are authentic, reliable, and serve as the core of all Buddhist teachings today.
In fact, all the problems we face today—confusion, suffering, anxiety, emptiness—have already been answered in the sutras. The solutions are there, waiting to be discovered. But we must seek the answers in the Buddha’s words, not in our own thoughts.
Why? Because the thoughts we come up with are often born of delusion—the false mind (妄心) that sees only the surface of reality. True answers come from the sutras, which arise from the Buddha’s enlightened mind, not our limited thinking.
By studying the sutras with sincerity and humility, we reconnect with this higher wisdom, purify our hearts, and find clarity on the path to peace and liberation.
Why the Infinite Life Sutra?
The Infinite Life Sutra (無量壽經), also known as the Sutra of Immeasurable Life, is one of the five core scriptures of Amitabha’s Pure Land Buddhism. It reveals the vows, virtues, and compassionate power of Amitabha Buddha, who created a pure, blissful realm known as the Western Pure Land—a place where beings can be reborn through sincere faith and chanting of his name, “Amituofo.”
This sutra teaches that all beings, regardless of their past, can attain enlightenment by relying on Amitabha’s great vows and practicing with deep faith, vows, and mindfulness. Its message is one of universal salvation, emphasizing compassion, equality, and liberation from suffering.
The Infinite Life Sutra offers profound insight into the true nature of life, the cause of suffering, and the path to eternal peace and awakening.
Your Journey Through the Sutra Begins Here
Infinite Life Sutra – Chapter 1: The Assembly of Enlightened Disciples and Bodhisattvas (法会圣众第一)
Section 1: The Story High atop the sacred Vulture Peak, a stillness blanketed the land...
Infinite Life Sutra – Chapter 2: Following the Virtues of Samantabhadra” (德遵普贤第二)
Section 1: The Story As the golden light of the Buddha’s presence radiated across the...
Infinite Life Sutra – Chapter 3: The Origin of Amitabha Teaching-How the Great Dharma Was Revealed (大教缘起第三)
Infinite Life Sutra – Chapter 4: Dharmakara Aspiration for Enlightenment – The Bodhisattva’s First Step Toward Buddhahood
Section 1: The Story Long ago, in a time beyond counting, a powerful king ruled...
Infinite Life Sutra – Chapter 5: The Diligent Practice of Dharmakara – Laying the Foundation for the Pure Land
Section 1: The Story The diligent practice of Dharmakara began not with action, but with...
Infinite Life Sutra – Chapter 6: The Great 48 Vows of Amitabha for Pure Land Rebirth (发大誓愿第六)
Section 1: The Story The Great 48 Vows of Amitabha form the foundation of Pure...