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Amitabha: The Magician of the Lotus

The wisdom of Amitābha Buddha is truly remarkable and sets him apart from other Buddhas. His wisdom is depicted in the color red and arises from the western quadrant. This wisdom is not just any ordinary wisdom, but rather it is the spiritual certitude of a Blessed Tathagata. Amitābha Buddha is often depicted with his folding hands mudra, known as Dhyāna-mudrá, in a meditative-style. This posture symbolizes his inner-vision and spiritual clarity. read more

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Second Scrutiny

TWO: SECOND SCRUTINY

After the exorcism Vairocana faded from view as Mahasiddha Acintapa experienced a fine spiritual vibration in his throat; Amitābha Buddha emerged from his Dharmasota (throat) Chakra and appeared on an expanding eight-petalled lotus; he addressed the assembly thus:  read more

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