Hi, I also would like to gather the following need-to-know basic
information which i always come across from time to time from
rituals or books. Though they may be bare superficial
reference to the profound Buddhism knowledge or even traditional
beliefs but still I thought i should know. Thank you.
1. when reciting 南无阿弥陀佛, are we chanting
the name of prince Siddhartha Gautama? To clarify further, are
these terms also the equals of "Lord Buddha" and
佛祖 ?
2.the
meaning of "Om Mani Padme Hum"?
3.what is
pureland and
极乐世界 ?
Are they the same? What is is? Is it the same state as
"nirvana"?
4. What are the names of
the two disciples beside "Lord Buddha" in the
temple?
5.How should one address
when chanting or praying in temple where there is Bodhisattva Guanyin and Lord
Buddha?
6. what is the chant for
"medicine buddha"? Though i usually just chant "Om Mani Padme Hum"
for blessings as well as to purify my
mind.
1. 南无，means please come, 阿弥陀佛，is the buddha residing in the
west, the pure land.
2 it's 六字大明咒，very popular in tibetan tradition
4.阿难，and 伽叶。阿难，is famous for knowledgable.