Amitayus a celestial being, also known as Amitabha mainly, is highly revered in Mahayana Buddhism, particularly within the Pure Land school. The name Amitayus translates to “infinite life,” symbolizing his embodiment of eternal existence and boundless compassion. Amitayus is depicted in his serene meditative posture, signifying his association with the bestowal of the long and purposeful life of devotees. The devotion to Amitayus is closely linked to Pure land teachings, where practitioners aspire to be reborn in Sukhavati, the blissful western pure land presided over by Amitayus.
Followers seek his blessings for longevity, good health, and the development of compassionate virtues Ritual, prayers, and contemplative practice dedicated to the Amitayus form an integral part of the pure land tradition, emphasizing the aspirational goal of attaining enlightenment in the state of profound well-being, Amitayus’ iconography conveys the essence of his compassionate nature, inspiring practitioners to cultivate virtues that lead to a meaningful and enlightened life while nurturing marked by infinite spiritual growth.
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