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Sukhavati
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Sukhavati is the pure land of Amitābha in Mahayana Buddhism. It is also called the Land of Bliss or Western Pure Land and is the most well-known of Buddhist pure lands due to the popularity of Pure Land Buddhism in East Asia.
Japanese painting of the Taima Mandala, depicting Sukhavati. Kamakura period, 13th century.
Japanese painting of the Taima Mandala, depicting Sukhavati. Kamakura period, 13th century.
Painting of Amitabha in Sukhavati. Tibet, circa 1700.
Painting of Amitabha in Sukhavati. Tibet, circa 1700.
Amitābha welcomes Chūjō-hime to the Western Paradise.Japan, 16th century.
Amitābha welcomes Chūjō-hime to the Western Paradise.Japan, 16th century.
Silk painting of the paradise of Amitabha (Sukhavati). Japan, Heian period, 794-1185.
Silk painting of the paradise of Amitabha (Sukhavati). Japan, Heian period, 794-1185.
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Pure Land is the concept of a celestial realm of a buddha or bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism where many Buddhists aspire to be reborn.
Japanese copy of the Pure Land Taima Mandala, which depicts Sukhavati, the most popular Pure Land destination in East Asian Buddhism, hanging scroll f
Japanese copy of the Pure Land Taima Mandala, which depicts Sukhavati, the most popular Pure Land destination in East Asian Buddhism, hanging scroll from 1750.
Tibetan painting of Amitabha in Sukhavati, c. 1700
Tibetan painting of Amitabha in Sukhavati, c. 1700
Frontispiece of the 1718 Rules for Repenting and Rebirth in the Pure Land (Wangsheng Jingtu Chanyuan Yikuei) with Amitabha (Omituo) Flanked by Two Bod
Frontispiece of the 1718 Rules for Repenting and Rebirth in the Pure Land (Wangsheng Jingtu Chanyuan Yikuei) with Amitabha (Omituo) Flanked by Two Bodhisattvas (Pusa) and Reborn Souls on Lotus Blossoms.
Vietnamese depiction of Ksitigarbha in Pure Land.
Vietnamese depiction of Ksitigarbha in Pure Land.