Chapter 23 The Praise Of The Buddhas From Ten Directions

"Moreover Ananda, in the Eastern direction, there are worlds of numbers like the Ganges Sand. In every of those worlds, there are Buddhas as many as the Ganges Sand. Everyone of The Buddhas shows His long and wide tongue and emits immeasurable lights. They sincerely and honestly speak of and praise The Buddha of Unlimited Lifespan, and His inconceivable virtues and merits. In the Southern, Western and Northern directions, in the worlds as many as the Ganges Sand, those Buddhas also praise in the same manner. In the four intermediate positions, upper and lower positions with world realms like the Ganges Sand, those Buddhas also praise him in the same manner. Why do they praise Him? Because they wish that all living beings in the other worlds will be able to hear of His Name. And to bring forth the pure Bodhi heart, so that they will be able to accept and uphold His Name and always be mindful of Him. They will take refuge and make offerings to Him. Even if there are those who can only bring forth one single thought of pure faith and transfer all the good roots with a sincere mind, and vow to be born in His Land, they are sure to be born according to their vows and attain the position of no-retreat until they arrive at the Unsurpassed Proper and Equal Bodhi."