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| Picture No | 12079418 |
| Date | circa 1780 |
| Description | Amida deity, Japan |
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Amida (also known as Amitabha or Amitayus), is a celestial buddha according to the scriptures of Mahayana Buddhism. Amida is the principal buddha in Pure Land Buddhism,(Mahayana Buddhism, branch of East Asian Buddhism) and is also known as 'The Buddha of Immeasurable Light and Life'. This engraving also shows his devoted followers drowning themselves in his honour!
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| Source | unattributed engraving |
| Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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