Where does “Sukhavati” come from?
Sukhavati (English) comes from Sanskrit सुखावती — full of joy; blissful.
Sukhavati (English): The pure land of Amitābha in Mahayana Buddhism
Definitions
- The pure land of Amitābha in Mahayana Buddhism
Ancestry of “Sukhavati”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanskrit | सुखावती | full of joy; blissful |