salvation through faith in Amitabha
Pure Land Buddhist term: relying on Amida Buddha's vow for rebirth in the Pure Land, as opposed to self-power (自力).
See also: 阿弥陀
In Jōdo Shinshū, the teaching of salvation through faith in Amitabha is central.
relying on others; depending on others
Commonly used in a secular, often critical sense to describe someone who expects others to do things for them. The original Buddhist nuance is usually absent.
He always relies on others and never takes initiative himself.
With an attitude of depending on others, success is hard to achieve.