noun
Abbreviation of 阿弥陀仏 (Amitabha Buddha). Used in Buddhist contexts, especially in Pure Land Buddhism. Often appears in the phrase 南無阿弥陀仏 (Namu Amida Butsu).
See also: 阿弥陀仏
「南無阿弥陀仏」の「弥陀」は阿弥陀仏を指す。
The '弥陀' in 'Namu Amida Butsu' refers to Amitabha Buddha.
弥陀 is the abbreviated form of 阿弥陀仏, used in the same religious context but less formal.
Abbreviation of 阿弥陀仏 (Amitabha Buddha), from Sanskrit Amitābha.