"Amida Nyorai" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Japanese 阿弥陀如来 (Amida Nyorai). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|阿弥陀如来|tr=Amida Nyorai}} Japanese 阿弥陀如来 (Amida Nyorai) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Amida Nyorai
  1. (Japanese mythology, Buddhism) The Japanese name for the Western Buddha, Amitābha, one of the Five Dhyani Buddhas. Tags: Japanese Categories (topical): Buddhas, Buddhism, Japanese mythology Coordinate_terms: Dainichi Nyorai, Ashuku Nyorai, Hōshō Nyorai, Fukūjōju Nyorai
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