The light of Amitabha
- Begin by continuously reciting Amitābha Buddha’s name.
- “Amitofo” or “Namo Amitofo” are both appropriate for this practice.
- Let the recitations flow through unimpeded in a continuous flow.
- As you recite, visualize Amitābha Buddha before or above you radiating warm, pure light.
- Continue reciting, feeling the radiant light from Amitābha continuously landing upon the crown of your head.
- As this light lands on the crown of the head feel it spread down and through your body from top to bottom.
- Continually visualize and experience the light radiating and landing, suffusing all of body and mind.
- Let the light completely relax and purify whatever it comes into contact with. This includes anything we might perceive as making up our mental or physical self.
- Let the light completely relax and purify your entire being.