Amida Collection

The waterfall of Amida behind the Kiso Road, c1832. (1925). Artist: Hokusai
The waterfall of Amida behind the Kiso Road, c1832. After a colour woodcut by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849). Original work housed in The British Museum

Amitabha, the Buddha of the Western Pure Land (Sukhavati), ca. 1700. Creator: Unknown
Amitabha, the Buddha of the Western Pure Land (Sukhavati), ca. 1700. Amitayus, the Buddha of Eternal Life

Thangka of Amitabha in the pure land of Sukhavati, 19th century. Creator: Tibetan Culture
Thangka of Amitabha in the pure land of Sukhavati, 19th century. Private Collection

Padmasambhava in the Copper Mountain Paradise, 19th century. Creator: Tibetan Culture
Padmasambhava in the Copper Mountain Paradise, 19th century. Private Collection

Seated Buddha, Probably Amitabha (Amit'abul), the Buddha of the Western... 15th-early 16th century
Seated Buddha, Probably Amitabha (Amit'abul), the Buddha of the Western Paradise, 15th-early 16th century

The Jina Buddha of Infinite Light (Amitabha) in His Pure Land Paradise (Sukhavati), 15th century. Creator: Anon
The Jina Buddha of Infinite Light (Amitabha) in His Pure Land Paradise (Sukhavati), 15th century

A thangka of Amitabha in the Pureland of Sukhavati, 18th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
A thangka of Amitabha in the Pureland of Sukhavati, 18th century. Private Collection

The Jina Buddha Amitabha, Late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
The Jina Buddha Amitabha, Late 18th-early 19th century

Thangka of Vajrapani, 18th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of Vajrapani, 18th century. Private Collection

Thangka of Tsongkhapa, 18th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of Tsongkhapa, 18th century. Private Collection

Thangka of the thousand-armed Avalokitesvara, 18th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of the thousand-armed Avalokitesvara, 18th century. Private Collection

Thangka of Panjaranatha Mahakala (Gur Gonpo), 13th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of Panjaranatha Mahakala (Gur Gonpo), 13th century. Private Collection

Thangka of the six-armed Mahakala, 19th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of the six-armed Mahakala, 19th century. Private Collection

Thangka of Panjaranatha Mahakala (Gur Gonpo), 18th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of Panjaranatha Mahakala (Gur Gonpo), 18th century. Private Collection

Thangka of Padmasambhava with scenes from his life, Early 19th cen.. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of Padmasambhava with scenes from his life, Early 19th century. Private Collection

Thangka of Guru Dromtönpa, 18th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of Guru Dromtonpa, 18th century. Private Collection

Thangka of Green Tara, Savior from the Eight Dangers, 18th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of Green Tara, Savior from the Eight Dangers, 18th century. Private Collection

Thangka of Amoghapasa, 18th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of Amoghapasa, 18th century. Private Collection

Amida Falls in the Far Reaches of the Kisokaido (Kisoji no oku Amidagataki), from... c. 1833. Creator: Hokusai
Amida Falls in the Far Reaches of the Kisokaido (Kisoji no oku Amidagataki), from the series "A Tour of Waterfalls in Various Provinces (Shokoku taki meguri)", Japan, c. 1833

Japanese Shinto gods Amida and Xaca or Shaka
Japanese Shinto gods Amida (dog-headed god on a multi-headed horse) and Xaca (old man seated on cushion). The names reference Amitabha and Shaka, Gautama Buddha, Buddhist deities

Taima Mandala, probably late 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Taima Mandala, probably late 14th century. Amida sits enthroned at the center of the mandala, flanked by the bodhisattvas Seishi and Kannon

Legends of the Yuzu Nembutsu Sect, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Legends of the Yuzu Nembutsu Sect, 14th century. Long painted scroll, green, brown mountains, wooden house, Amida Buddha on cloud

Vase of Longevity (Kalasha) with Buddha Amitabha, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Vase of Longevity (Kalasha) with Buddha Amitabha, 17th century

Amitabha (Amida) welcoming souls to paradise, Muromachi period, 14th-15th century

Amitabha (Jap: Amida), Kamakura period, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Amitabha (Jap: Amida), Kamakura period, 13th century

Amitabha (Amida), contained within a closed shrine, Edo period, 1615-1868

Lintel possibly showing the Western Paradise of the Buddha Amitabha, Tang dynasty, 8th century

Buddha Amitabha (Amita) and the Eight Great Bodhisattvas, Late Goryeo period, mid-late 14th century

Paradise of Amida Buddha (Amitabha), Heian period, 794-1185. Creator: Kasuga Kaishi
Paradise of Amida Buddha (Amitabha), Heian period, 794-1185

Amida Waterfall on the Kiso Highway, from the series
1766521 Amida Waterfall on the Kiso Highway, from the series A Journey to the Waterfalls of all the Provinces (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai

Amida, Japan
Amida (also known as Amitabha and Amitayus) is a celestial buddha according to the scriptures of Mahayana Buddhism. Amida is the principal buddha in Pure Land Buddhism (Mahayana Buddhism)

Amida deity, Japan
Amida (also known as Amitabha or Amitayus), is a celestial buddha according to the scriptures of Mahayana Buddhism. Amida is the principal buddha in Pure Land Buddhism, (Mahayana Buddhism)

Japanese Buddhist Deities Tiedebaik and Amida
Japanese idols Tiedebaik and Amida. Amida is a Buddha who rules over paradise, enjoying endless and infinite bliss. Date: 1737

Amida, the Buddha (b / w photo)
6005810 Amida, the Buddha (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amida, the Buddha. Illustration for In Lotus-Land Japan by Herbert G Ponting (new and rev edn)

Amida, Japan
Amida (also known as Amitabha and Amitayus) is a celestial buddha according to the scriptures of Mahayana Buddhism. Amida is the principal buddha in Pure Land Buddhism (Mahayana Buddhism)

Amitabha and Kshitigarba, first half of the 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Amitabha and Kshitigarba, first half of the 14th century. Goryeo dynasty (918-1392)

Welcoming Descent of Amida and Bodhisattvas, late 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Welcoming Descent of Amida and Bodhisattvas, late 14th century. Raigo paintings depict the scene in which Amida and attendants descend from heaven to take a believer back to Western Paradise

Buddha Amitabha Descending from His Pure Land, late 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Amitabha Descending from His Pure Land, late 13th century. Buddha stands on two lotuses and holds his right hand in a gesture of welcome. Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Amida, The Buddha, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
Amida, The Buddha, 1910. 13th century monumental outdoor bronze statue of Amida Buddha, a famous icon of Japan, at Kotoku-in temple, Kamakura. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G

Greeting the Righteous Man on the Way to the Pure Land of Amitabha (Thangka), 12th century. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Amitabha, early 19th century, (1886). Artist: Abbot of Zojoji
Amitabha, early 19th century, (1886). From a painting on silk by the Abbot of Zojoji, Buddhist School. Found in the collection of the British Museum

The Amida Trinity. From the Zenkoji temple, 16th-17th centuries. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

Amida carpet depicting the emblem of Emir: lion attacking bull. Private Collection

Amitabha Buddha, 18th century. Tibetan statuette of Buddha in his manifestation of Boundless Lifght, sitting holding a vessel containing the nectar of immortality

Japanese Art. Amida Buddha. Japan. Edo Period. (1603-1868), 1
Japanese Art. Amida Buddha. Japan. Edo Period.(1603-1868), 1701. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Amida Temple Pagoda, Osaka, Japan
Amida Lake Temple Pagoda, Osaka, Japan - one of many in a Buddhist complex built at the end of the 6th century. Date: 1905

RELIGION: JAPAN AND CHINA. Left: One of the forms in which [the Buddha] Amida is worshipped by the people of Japan and Tartary

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Amida, also known as Amitabha, is the revered Buddha of the Western Pure Land. This ancient deity has been depicted in various forms throughout history, showcasing the rich artistic heritage of Japan. One such portrayal is a stunning sculpture from around 1700. Created by an unknown artist, it captures the serene and compassionate nature of Amida. With closed eyes and a gentle smile, this Buddha invites devotees to seek enlightenment in Sukhavati, the Western Pure Land. In another artwork titled "The waterfall behind the Kiso Road, " created by Hokusai in 1832, we witness a breathtaking scene where nature intertwines with spirituality. The cascading water symbolizes purification and renewal on one's journey towards Amida's paradise. Japanese Shinto gods like Xaca or Shaka are often associated with Amida as well. Legends from the Yuzu Nembutsu Sect dating back to the 14th century depict these deities alongside each other, emphasizing their interconnectedness within Japanese religious beliefs. The influence extends beyond sculptures and paintings; it can be found even in everyday objects like vases. A beautiful example from the 17th century showcases a Vase of Longevity adorned with images of Buddha Amitabha. Such artifacts serve as reminders of devotion and faith in Amida's teachings. Throughout different periods in Japanese history - Kamakura period (13th century), Muromachi period (14th-15th century), Edo period (1615-1868) - artists continued to depict Amida's welcoming embrace for souls seeking paradise. These artworks capture not only religious significance but also reflect societal values during those times. Even older depictions exist; for instance, a Tang dynasty lintel possibly shows glimpses into Amitabha's Western Paradise—a testament to how far back reverence for this celestial realm dates. During Korea's Goryeo period, Amida was often depicted alongside the Eight Great Bodhisattvas.