Amitayus Thangka (The Buddha of Infinite Life)

The Story in the Details

• Dimensions: 40 x 27 cm
• Sacred Materials: Genuine 24K Gold, Hand-Ground Mineral Pigments, Cotton Canvas
• Hand-Painted In: Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
• Artistic Tradition: Menri Style
• Framing: Traditional Silk Brocade Mount
• A Unique Creation: Original, hand-painted thangka, rich with color and fine detail
• Consecration: Available on request

Iconography: A Visual Dharma Teaching

Amitayus, also known as the Buddha of Infinite Life, embodies infinite vitality, peaceful awareness, and the power to dispel untimely death and suffering.

• Sacred Form: 
  His rosy-red radiant body symbolizes boundless vitality and infinite compassion, transforming attachment into the wisdom of discernment.
• Posture: 
  Seated in the vajra (meditative) posture upon a pink lotus throne, reflecting balance and serenity.
• Mudras (Hand Gestures): 
  Both hands rest in the meditation mudra, signifying absolute tranquility and the stillness of awareness.
• Attributes: 
  He holds a golden vase filled with the nectar of immortality, representing the unbroken flow of longevity and spiritual awakening.

The Sacred Assembly

This thangka presents a complete visualization of the Long-Life Trinity, with Amitayus at the center, surrounded by enlightened figures who embody the essence of longevity and wisdom.

• Central Deity – Amitayus: 
  The peaceful, red-bodied Buddha sits gracefully atop a lotus, holding the vase of amrita, the elixir of life. 
  His serene expression and flowing robes convey eternal compassion, vitality, and spiritual renewal.
• Upper Realm – Five Dhyani Buddhas: 
  Above him shine Vairocana, Akshobhya, Ratnasambhava, Amitabha, and Amoghasiddhi, representing the five aspects of awakened wisdom—a unifying mandala of mind’s pure awareness.
• Lower Left – White Tara: 
  The Goddess of Compassion and Longevity, White Tara gazes with seven eyes of wisdom, offering healing, protection, and long life.
• Lower Right – Namgyalma (Ushnishavijaya): 
  The Purifier of Karma and Guardian of Life, Namgyalma radiates white light, symbolizing spiritual cleansing and liberation from suffering.

The Living Landscape of the Mind

The assembly is set amidst a natural landscape, echoing harmony between enlightenment and nature’s grace.

• Background Style: 
  Menri style—recognized by soft gradients, vivid skies, and elegant terrestrial detailing.
• Symbolic Elements: 
  Rivers and blooming lotuses signify continuous renewal; mountain peaks embody the ascent toward spiritual realization.
• Sacred Realm: 
  Evokes Sukhavati, the Western Pure Land of bliss, accessible through devotion and meditation.

A Legacy of Devotion in Every Brushstroke (Artisan Mastery)

This painting reflects the meditative precision and lineage mastery of the Menri tradition.

• Artistic Lineage: 
  Hand-painted by a Menri school master, preserving traditional sacred geometry and tonal perfection.
• Renowned For: 
  Jewel-like mineral hues and refined gold detailing that shimmer with spiritual vitality.
• Craftsmanship: 
  Every stroke follows sacred proportion, ensuring both visual harmony and spiritual integrity.

A Sacred Tool for Your Path (Applications & Blessing)

• For Meditation & Sacred Space: 
  Align your practice with Amitayus’s energy of longevity and inner renewal—transforming your home into a sanctuary of grace.
• The Heart-Mantra: 
  Om Amarani Jivante Soha
  invoke the nectar of long life and freedom from harm.
• A Final Blessing: 
  May this thangka bless your life with radiant vitality, compassion, and unbroken harmony.