Amitābha is known for his longevity attribute and the aggregate of distinguishing (recognition) and the deep awareness of individualities. According to some ancient scriptures, Amitābha possesses infinite merits resulting from good deeds over countless past lives as a bodhisattva named Dharmakāra. "Amitābha" is translatable as "Infinite Light," hence Amitābha is often called "The Buddha of Infinite Light."
When you chant Amitabha Buddha, you are chanting Dharma-nature. Wisdom and awakening reside in everything in the universe. Wisdom and awakening are innate in everything in the universe. Wisdom and awakening pervades the whole universe.
His posture is one of composure and stillness. There is a serene smile of blissful wisdom on his face. Amitabha sits in the aspect of meditating, encouraging the viewer to follow the essential teaching of the Buddha, "to subdue one’s mind".
When you chant Amitabha Buddha, you are chanting Dharma-nature. Wisdom and awakening reside in everything in the universe. Wisdom and awakening are innate in everything in the universe. Wisdom and awakening pervades the whole universe.
His posture is one of composure and stillness. There is a serene smile of blissful wisdom on his face. Amitabha sits in the aspect of meditating, encouraging the viewer to follow the essential teaching of the Buddha, "to subdue one’s mind".
