King of great vows, Amitabha Buddha, is the greatest Buddha of Immeasurable Light and Life.
On the 17th day of 11th lunar month, it is the birthday of Amitabha Buddha. It is stated in the Mahayana Sutra that, in many eons ago, Amitabha Buddha made great vows, and established the Pure land to help limitless sentient beings. Thus, accomplishing immeasurable great merits, leading Buddhism to be deeply respected and widely propagated.