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'''Amitabha Buddha''' is a semi-legendary buddha who presides over the Western Pure Land according to some schools of [[Mahayana]] Buddhism. Devotees call upon his name for entrance to this heavenly realm, where once there enlightenment will be easier to attain. Statues of Amitabha appear very similar to statues of [[Buddha]], with the main difference being that the hands form two circles in the lap of Amitabha. | '''Amitabha Buddha''' is a semi-legendary buddha who presides over the Western Pure Land according to some schools of [[Mahayana]] Buddhism. Devotees call upon his name for entrance to this heavenly realm, where once there enlightenment will be easier to attain. Statues of Amitabha appear very similar to statues of [[Buddha]], with the main difference being that the hands form two circles in the lap of Amitabha. | ||
Revision as of 21:54, 7 October 2008
Amitabha Buddha is a semi-legendary buddha who presides over the Western Pure Land according to some schools of Mahayana Buddhism. Devotees call upon his name for entrance to this heavenly realm, where once there enlightenment will be easier to attain. Statues of Amitabha appear very similar to statues of Buddha, with the main difference being that the hands form two circles in the lap of Amitabha.