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Amitabha Buddha in Sukhavati (Square Format Composition)

Amitabha depicted in the Sukhavati Heaven is a common image in Himalayan and Tibetan art. It is an iconic symbol and subject representing Mahayana Buddhism in general. The basic figures, characters and scenes are common for most representations found in the different traditions despite having several composition and artistic styles and types.


There are three main composition types with the first being the [1] square format followed by the [2] circular format and finally the depiction of Sukhavati based on the [3] Namcho 'Revealed Treasure' Tradition of the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism.