The Buddha known as Amitabha or Amida, is the principle figure in Pure Land Buddhism and is considered a source of “boundless light.” Of course, the Pure Land (like the kingdom of heaven) is located within us and each individual is an example of infinite light.

Hamlet claims that “conscience makes cowards of us all” (3.1.83).

William Blake wrote that “energy is eternal delight” (The Marriage of Heaven and Hell).

Photo: Toji Temple, Kyoto.