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nembutsu

nembutsu is the alternative form of nenbutsu.

Meaning of nenbutsu

Noun

nenbutsu (uncountable)

  1. The chanting of the name of Amitābha Buddha, thought to rescue the devotee to the pure land.

Questions about nembutsu

What is nembutsu the alternative form of?
Nembutsu is the alternative form of nenbutsu.

Words near nembutsu in the dictionary

  1. Nembhard
  2. Nembhards
  3. nembie
  4. nembies
  5. nembutal
  6. nembutsu
  7. NEMCSA
  8. Nemean
  9. Nemean Lion
  10. Nemeans
  11. Nemec

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