An Amitabha Buddha thangka is a revered Tibetan Buddhist painting that depicts Amitabha, the Buddha of Infinite Light, who is central to Pure Land Buddhism. Amitabha is known for his boundless compassion and his vow to guide all beings to his Pure Land, Sukhavati, a realm of ultimate peace and enlightenment.
In these thangkas, Amitabha is typically shown seated on a lotus throne, which symbolizes purity and spiritual awakening. His posture is usually meditative, with his hands in the Dhyana mudra (gesture of meditation), resting in his lap. Sometimes, he may hold a begging bowl, representing his role as a spiritual guide who provides nourishment to practitioners.
