Amitābha English

Meaning Amitābha meaning

What does Amitābha mean?

Amitābha properNoun

— (Buddhism) The name of a buddha; an artistic depiction of this buddha.

— In Pure Land Buddhism, a branch of Mahāyāna Buddhism, the name of the principal buddha regarded as of celestial origin.

— In Vajrayāna Buddhism, the name of the western buddha, one of the Five Dhyani Buddhas representing the five qualities of the Buddha.

— Vajrayana Buddhism: name of the western buddha