Description:

Amitabha is the most ancient Buddhas among the Dhyani Buddhas. He said to reside in the Sukhabati heaven in peaceful meditation. He is of red color originating from the red syllable HRIH. He represents cosmic element of Sanjna (name). His vehicle is peacock. He exhibits Samadhi Mudra with his tow palms folded face up one on top of the pther lying on his lap. He has a lotus as his sign. When represented on the stupa , he always faces the west. He is worshipped thinking that one can have salvation. Sometimes holding a patra on the same posture. His female is pandara. Amitabha denotes “Boundless light” or Incomprehensible.