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10/24/2024, 1:39 AM sekejap
2/19/2024, 11:59 AM anonymous

Name Amitabha
Gender Masculine
Scripts अमिताभ(Sanskrit) অমিতাভ(Bengali)
Pronounced Pron. /ɐ.mɪ.ˈtaː.bʱɐ/(Sanskrit) /ˈɔ.mi.t̪abʱ/(Bengali)
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Meaning & History

Original Sanskrit form of Amitabh, as well as the modern Bengali form. In Mahayana and Vajrayana tradition this is the name of a buddha associated with longevity, merit and boundless compassion. He is particularly revered in the Pure Land sect, in which he is considered the principal buddha.
Added 2/19/2024 by anonymous