In Buddhism: salvation by relying on the power of Amida Buddha (the doctrine of relying on others' saving power).
浄土宗では他力本願の教えが中心で、阿弥陀仏の本願にすがることを説く。
In Jodo Buddhism the teaching of tariki-hongan is central; it teaches reliance on Amida Buddha's vow.
Relying on others; depending on others instead of making one's own effort (often used critically).
試験勉強を他力本願にするのではなく、計画的に自分で努力しなさい。
Don't leave exam studying to others; plan and work on it yourself.
プロジェクトを他力本願で進めると、責任の所在があいまいになる。
If you run a project relying on others, responsibility can become unclear.