I saw this the other day on a Buddhist forum and thought it described the Nembutsu very well....
'Three important things the Nembutsu encourages are humility, self-acceptance, and compassion. I am a foolish being, incapable of attaining Buddhahood by my own power alone (and foolish for many other reasons as well.) There is this great ocean of compassion which accepts me just as I am. I will then go on to be compassionate and accepting toward others out of gratitude for this great compassion. Every time I say the Nembutsu, I am reminded of these truths.'
Beautiful words. A GREAT ocean of compassion, that can never be emptied. Accepting you for who you are. Wonderful.
Namo Amida Butsu
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