Amitābha
Celestial Buddha of Mahayana Buddhism / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the Buddha. For other uses, see Amitabha (disambiguation).
Amitābha[2] (Sanskrit: अमिताभ [ɐmɪˈtaːbʱɐ]; lit. 'Infinite Light') is the principal Buddha of Pure Land Buddhism. He is also known as Amitāyus ('Infinite Life'), which is understood to be his enjoyment body (Saṃbhogakāya).[3] In Vajrayana Buddhism, Amitābha is known for his longevity, discernment, pure perception, and the purification of aggregates with deep awareness of the emptiness of all phenomena.
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Amitābha statue in gold leaf with inlaid crystal eyes. Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo, Japan | |
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Venerated by | Mahayana, Vajrayana |
Attributes | Compassion, immeasurable life, immeasurable light |
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In the Mandala of the Two Realms, Amitābha is associated with the Diamond Realm, while Amitāyus appears in the Womb Realm.[4]