
From award-winning authors, Amitabha’s Happy Land is a retelling of the Amitabha Sutra for children that will warm the hearts of readers of all ages.
Amitabha is the Buddha of wisdom and compassion. He helps us to live a happy life and to die in peace. The beautiful illustrations in the book take you on a journey through Amitabha s Happy Land with jeweled trees and magnificent birds that sing Amitabha. He made a vow that whoever wishes to be enlightened need only recite his name to be reborn there. In this book, children learn how to recite Amitabha s name and plant a seed for a happy rebirth in the Pure Land. The ancient custom of reciting Amitabha s name carries a message of living life joyfully and accepting death as a natural part of life. With simple words and stunning artwork, this is a book to come back to time and time again.