Amitabha Buddha, also known as Amitayus, is the Buddha of Infinite Light and Infinite Life and the presiding Buddha of the Western Pure Land (Sukhavati). He is one of the most widely revered Buddhas in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. Amitabha represents boundless compassion, limitless wisdom, and the promise of liberation for all beings. According to sacred texts, before attaining enlightenment, he made powerful vows to establish a pure realm where beings could be reborn and attain awakening with ease through faith and devotion.

Amitabha is most often depicted with a red body, symbolizing discriminating wisdom and deep compassion. He is shown seated in meditation posture, with hands resting in the meditation mudra, holding a begging bowl that represents renunciation and spiritual abundance. Practitioners believe that sincere devotion to Amitabha and the recitation of his name or mantra leads to rebirth in the Pure Land, a blissful realm free from suffering and obstacles, where enlightenment is easily attained.

Spiritually, Amitabha Buddha embodies the hope of liberation through faith, devotion, and compassion. He teaches that even in this age of confusion and suffering, all beings—regardless of their past—can attain awakening through trust in his enlightened vows. Amitabha’s presence reminds us that the light of wisdom is limitless and that the path to freedom is always open to those who turn their hearts toward compassion and truth.