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Copper Alloy with 24 K Half Gold Repoused contemporay |
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Amimitabha is the most ancient Buddhas among the Dhyani Buddhas. He said to reside in the Sukhabita heaven in peaceful meditation. He is of red colour originating from the red syllable HRIH. He represents cosmic element of Sanjna (name). His vehicle is peacock. He exhibits Samahi Mudra with his two palms folded face up one on top of the other lying on his lap. He has a lotus as his sign. When represented on the stupa, he is always faces the west. He is worshipped thinking that one can have salvation, sometimes holding a Patra on the same posture. His female is Pandra. Amitabha denotes “Boundless light” or Incomprehensible. |
