The bhikkhu who renounces the transient pleasure of the world for the eternal bliss of holiness, performs the only miracle that can truly be called a miracle. A holy man changes the curses of karma into blessings. The desire to perform miracles arises either from covetousness or from vanity. Amitabha, the unbounded light, is the source of wisdom, of virtue, of Buddhahood. There are pure waters with golden sands, surrounded by pleasant walks and covered with large lotus flowers.
Joyous music is heard, and flowers rain down three times a day.
There are singing birds whose harmonious notes proclaim the praises of religion, and in the minds of those who listen to their sweet sounds, remembrance arises of the Buddha, the law, and the brotherhood. No evil birth is possible there, and even the name of hell is unknown. But the country is spiritual and it is accessible only to those that are spiritual. Thou sayest it lies in the west. This means, look for it where he who enlightens the world resides.