expression, noun
the six-character name of Amida Buddha
Specifically refers to the six-character phrase 南無阿弥陀仏 (Namu Amida Butsu) used in Pure Land Buddhist prayer and invocation. Often encountered in religious contexts and temple inscriptions.
See also: 南無阿弥陀仏 (なむあみだぶつ) · 六字名号
お寺の掛け軸に六字の名号が書かれている。
The six-character name of Amida Buddha is written on the temple's hanging scroll.
浄土宗では六字の名号を唱えることが大切にされている。
In the Jōdo sect, reciting the six-character name is considered important.