Amitabha Thangka 13"x18" Vajrasattva he holds a bell

he holds a bell

founder of the Soto school

this groundbreaking work offers guidance on the profound foundational practices of the Great Perfection

the other two main longevity deities

in order to teach the tantras

Amitabha Thangka 13"x18" Vajrasattva he holds a bellAmitbha is known for his attributes of longevity, magnetizing, discernment, pure perception and the deep awareness of emptiness of phenomena. Amitbha possesses infinite merits resulting from good deeds over countless past lives as a bodhisattva named Dharmakra. Amitbha is considered one of the Five Dhyni Buddhas, who is associated with the western direction, the aggregate of distinguishing (recognition) and the deep awareness of individualities.