Canon of Amitabha

XIX century

The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

This Buddha is depicted with a serene countenance, sitting in Vajra posture on a circular base of a blooming lotus and gesturing in Dharma mudra, shown with the hands resting in lap and palms upward, symbolizing the elimination of desire and lust.

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Title: Canon of Amitabha
Date Created: XIX century
Location Created: Mongolia
Type: Sutra
Rights: The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum

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