Category: Buddha
Common name: Amida Buddha
Other name: Amitāyus
Japanese name: Amida nyorai
Japanese name in Kanji: 阿弥陀如来
Sanskrit/Hindi name: Amitābha
Description:A Buddha in the Pure Land and believed to save all living beings. In a past life, The Amida Buddha made 48 vows and completed a long period of training. Now, the Amida Buddha, the lord of the Pure Land, and embraces all living beings who wish to be reborn there. He is a central figure in Pure Land teachings, and symbolizes unconditional salvation and infinite mercy.