(A01) Amitabha Buddha

Amitabha sitting on a lotus refers to a representation or visualization of Amitabha Buddha, a prominent figure in Mahayana Buddhism, seated on a lotus flower. This depiction is often seen in Buddhist iconography, artwork, and statues.

Amitabha, also known as Amida Buddha or Amitayus, is revered as the principal Buddha of the Pure Land tradition. The lotus is a significant symbol in Buddhism, representing purity, enlightenment, and the potential for spiritual growth.

In this representation, Amitabha is typically depicted in a meditative posture, known as the lotus position or the full lotus posture. In this seated position, the practitioner sits cross-legged with both feet resting on the opposite thighs, forming a stable and balanced posture. This posture signifies tranquility, mindfulness, and the attainment of inner peace.

The lotus flower, on which Amitabha is depicted sitting, is also symbolic. It emerges from the muddy waters of existence, yet remains untainted by the impurities around it. This represents the Buddha’s ability to transcend the suffering and defilements of the world, while embodying purity and spiritual awakening.

The imagery of Amitabha sitting on a lotus is a visual representation of the enlightened state and the Pure Land teachings associated with Amitabha Buddha. It serves as a reminder for practitioners to cultivate inner peace, compassion, and strive for rebirth in Amitabha’s Pure Land, a realm of ultimate bliss and liberation.